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SJ17 GJX

2017 BMW R1200

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

18,897 mi
Last recorded18,897 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW R120014,466 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ17 GJX
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 18,897 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2025 18,043 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 17,741 miles

Central Front Lower Oil Leak from Front Engine Cover, Not Excessive.

Central Front Upper Front Brake Lever, Travel in Operation. Ok at Time of Test.

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp insecure Poorly Secured. Not Likely to Become Detached (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 14,136 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 11,071 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 7,475 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 7,475 miles

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt swing arm gaiter (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 3,613 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 3,604 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R1200?

Based on 133,237 MOT tests across 17,003 vehicles.

93.4%
Pass Rate
1,746
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
17,003
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 461
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 278
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 261
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 139
Headlamp aim too high 121
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SJ17 GJX is a 2017 BMW R1200 in Grey with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2017 BMW R1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 95.6% with a typical mileage of 14,466 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW R1200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 461 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SJ17 GJX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R1200 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 9 years old, this BMW R1200 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SJ17 GJX registered?

SJ17 GJX is a 2017 BMW R1200, first registered on 1 March 2017.

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The MOT history for SJ17 GJX shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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