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HV57 VVY

2007 BMW R1200GS

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

39,952 mi
Last recorded39,952 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW R1200GS21,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV57 VVY
MakeBMW
ModelR1200GS
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 39,952 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 35,780 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 33,552 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 28,227 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 26,591 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 26,402 miles

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

abs light stays on

Fail 7 Sep 2021 26,387 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake servo inoperative ABS LIOGHT STAYS ON (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 26,273 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyer on is limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2017 26,184 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 25,896 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2015 25,734 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 21,578 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 7 Jan 2013 17,065 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 17,065 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 13,424 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Front tyre found to have a poor profile, recommend changing tyre, for best handling.

Rear shock damper settings found low, for such a large bike, recommend adjusting for best handling.

Fail 4 Oct 2010 20,988 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 20,988 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

How Reliable is the BMW R1200GS?

Based on 1,384 MOT tests across 136 vehicles.

91.2%
Pass Rate
1,628
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
136
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 4
Headlamp aim too high 3
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 2
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HV57 VVY is a 2007 BMW R1200GS in Grey with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2007 BMW R1200GS models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.3% with a typical mileage of 21,812 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 R1200GS fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 4 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HV57 VVY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R1200GS typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 19 years old, this BMW R1200GS is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HV57 VVY registered?

HV57 VVY is a 2007 BMW R1200GS, first registered on 29 September 2007.

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