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SK17 HPF

2017 BMW R1200

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,357 mi
Last recorded54,357 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW R120014,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK17 HPF
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 54,357 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 52,511 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2024 52,511 miles

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose 3 (5.2.2 (d))

Offside Front Wheel excessively distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (5.2.2 (d))

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure lots of cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure hundreds of cuts to canvas (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 50,614 miles

service light on

smokey when started

Fail 21 Jul 2023 50,614 miles

Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both additional lamps strobe when horn used (4.2.3 (b))

service light on

smokey when started

Pass 29 Jun 2022 45,460 miles

service light on

very smokey when cold - burning oil

Fail 2 Jun 2022 45,460 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both aux lamps strobe when horn activated (4.2.3 (b))

Rear Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating brake spongey (1.1.10 (b) (i))

Upper Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play freeplay and creak from top yoke - possibly bearing - possibly bearing hole in yoke worn (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed lots of cuts to canvas (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

bolt(s) loose in right pannier frame

service light on

Pass 12 Jun 2021 40,139 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2020 37,501 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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SK17 HPF is a 2017 BMW R1200 in Black with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SK17 HPF, 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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SK17 HPF is a 2017 BMW R1200, first registered on 1 March 2017.

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