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SY07 VLP

2007 BMW R1200

Silver Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

39,306 mi
Last recorded39,306 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW R120024,946 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY07 VLP
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 39,306 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 38,741 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 38,179 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 36,778 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 34,250 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 30,269 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 28,660 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 26,295 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 24,959 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 24,958 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 24,707 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 24,387 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 24,387 miles

Offside Rear Upper Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 23,231 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 23,231 miles

Offside Rear Lower Decelerometer brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.E1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 23,231 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 38,265 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 38,265 miles

Centre Front Lower Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Apr 2011 20,705 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 20,705 miles

Centre Front Upper Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Fail 1 Apr 2010 16,664 miles

Centre Front Upper Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 16,664 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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SY07 VLP is a 2007 BMW R1200 in Silver with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2007 BMW R1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.2% with a typical mileage of 24,946 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 SY07 VLP, 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 19 years old, this BMW R1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SY07 VLP registered?

SY07 VLP is a 2007 BMW R1200, first registered on 19 May 2007.

Is SY07 VLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY07 VLP shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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