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SL17 UCG

2017 BMW R1200

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

7,799 mi
Last recorded7,799 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW R120014,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 7,799 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 6,179 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2024 4,113 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2023 4,085 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 3,936 miles

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

handlebar risers fitted

Fail 13 Sep 2022 3,936 miles

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose 10 spokes have lost preload (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose 7 spokes have lost preload (5.2.2 (d))

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

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

handlebar risers fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2021 3,968 miles

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

handle bar risers fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2020 3,479 miles
Pass 17 May 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 UCG 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 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 SL17 UCG, 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 UCG registered?

SL17 UCG is a 2017 BMW R1200, first registered on 25 May 2017.

Is SL17 UCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL17 UCG 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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