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VA16 LCP

2016 BMW R 1200 Gs

White Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

14,277 mi
Last recorded14,277 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW R 1200 Gs16,024 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA16 LCP
MakeBMW
ModelR 1200 Gs
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 14,277 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 13,935 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 13,688 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 13,391 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2023 13,391 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 12,441 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 11,567 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 10,312 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 8,910 miles

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

How Reliable is the BMW R 1200 Gs?

Based on 1,535 MOT tests across 368 vehicles.

96.0%
Pass Rate
1,508
Miles/Year
12
Year Lifespan
368
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 1
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1
Exhaust has part of the system missing 1
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VA16 LCP is a 2016 BMW R 1200 Gs in White with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2016 BMW R 1200 Gs models, the average MOT pass rate is 95.7% with a typical mileage of 16,024 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 R 1200 Gs fails its MOT is exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition, accounting for 1 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VA16 LCP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R 1200 Gs typically stays on UK roads for around 12 years. At 10 years old, this BMW R 1200 Gs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VA16 LCP registered?

VA16 LCP is a 2016 BMW R 1200 Gs, first registered on 24 June 2016.

Is VA16 LCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA16 LCP 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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