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WR17 YYX

2017 BMW R1200

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

22,542 mi
Last recorded22,542 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW R120014,466 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR17 YYX
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 22,542 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 22,447 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 22,210 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2023 22,208 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Oct 2022 20,783 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 18,298 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 16,746 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 16,710 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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WR17 YYX is a 2017 BMW R1200 in Black with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WR17 YYX, 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 WR17 YYX registered?

WR17 YYX is a 2017 BMW R1200, first registered on 10 July 2017.

Is WR17 YYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR17 YYX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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