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YA17 PLX

2017 BMW R1200

White Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

23,497 mi
Last recorded23,497 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW R120014,466 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA17 PLX
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 23,497 miles

Offside Front Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 24 Jul 2026 23,497 miles

Offside Front Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2025 17,532 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 18 Jul 2025 17,532 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 9,461 miles

Central Front Lower Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front Brake Discs Pitted, Not Excessive. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 8,712 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 7,804 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 6,913 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 6,913 miles

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2020

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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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YA17 PLX is a 2017 BMW R1200 in White with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YA17 PLX, 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 YA17 PLX registered?

YA17 PLX is a 2017 BMW R1200, first registered on 9 June 2017.

Is YA17 PLX safe to buy?

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