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SY17 OOU

2017 BMW R1200

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

44,244 mi
Last recorded44,244 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW R120014,466 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY17 OOU
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 44,244 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 41,508 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 40,131 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2024 40,131 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 37,875 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 37,872 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 29,474 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 25,913 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 23,989 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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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SY17 OOU is a 2017 BMW R1200 in Grey 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 SY17 OOU, 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 SY17 OOU registered?

SY17 OOU is a 2017 BMW R1200, first registered on 16 March 2017.

Is SY17 OOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY17 OOU 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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