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YL17 UFT

2017 BMW R1200

White Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

12,523 mi
Last recorded12,523 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW R120014,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL17 UFT
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 8 Apr 2026 12,523 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Final drive oil leaking excessively contaminating the wheel and the tyre, rear drive is likely to lock up

Pass 16 Apr 2025 12,374 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 12,196 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 12,059 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 11,809 miles
Pass 22 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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YL17 UFT is a 2017 BMW R1200 in White with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YL17 UFT, 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 YL17 UFT registered?

YL17 UFT is a 2017 BMW R1200, first registered on 30 June 2017.

Is YL17 UFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL17 UFT shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YL17 UFT have outstanding finance?

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