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VU17 YNR

2017 BMW R1200

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

29,418 mi
Last recorded29,418 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW R120014,466 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU17 YNR
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 29,418 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 26,151 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 25,165 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 24,603 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 21,964 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 21,964 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 18,289 miles

Suspension component has wear or play, but not to excess (5.3.3 (d))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 16,624 miles

Rear brake pin security R clip. 1 of 2 pins missing, still secure

Pass 20 Jan 2020 11,021 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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VU17 YNR 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 VU17 YNR, 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

How do I check the history of VU17 YNR?

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What year was VU17 YNR registered?

VU17 YNR is a 2017 BMW R1200, first registered on 5 March 2017.

Is VU17 YNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU17 YNR 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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