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SL17 AHO

2017 BMW R1200

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

20,139 mi
Last recorded20,139 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW R120014,466 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL17 AHO
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 20,139 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2025 18,357 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 18,071 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 16,507 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 15,191 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 15,191 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 13,756 miles

key fob battery low warning on dash

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on right hand side as sat on bike (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel corroded but not to excess corrosion at each spoke where they go through outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded caliper banjo rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded caliper banjo rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit squared in middle (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess corrosion at each spoke where they go through outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

exhaust flap siezed

Pass 13 Apr 2020

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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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SL17 AHO is a 2017 BMW R1200 in Black with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SL17 AHO, 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 SL17 AHO registered?

SL17 AHO is a 2017 BMW R1200, first registered on 22 April 2017.

Is SL17 AHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL17 AHO shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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