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SM17 YZR

2017 BMW R1200

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

45,572 mi
Last recorded45,572 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 2017 BMW R120014,466 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM17 YZR
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024 45,572 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 37,231 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 32,717 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 26,931 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 20,409 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 20,187 miles

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel had to pump pedal 3 times to get required pressure (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front front brake fluid close to min mark

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

exhaust flap siezed

left mirror glass rattles

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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SM17 YZR is a 2017 BMW R1200 in Black with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SM17 YZR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SM17 YZR registered?

SM17 YZR is a 2017 BMW R1200, first registered on 15 August 2017.

Is SM17 YZR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM17 YZR shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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