CarVerify

Free Car Check

SP17 YYN

2017 BMW R1200GS

Black Petrol 1170cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

19,333 mi
Last recorded19,333 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW R1200GS12,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP17 YYN
MakeBMW
ModelR1200GS
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 19,333 miles
Fail 15 May 2026 19,333 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 26 Apr 2025 17,437 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 15,381 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 13,754 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 13,319 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 10,454 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 9,357 miles

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
Full BMW R1200GS reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SP17 YYN is a 2017 BMW R1200GS 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 R1200GS models, the average MOT pass rate is 96.4% with a typical mileage of 12,597 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 SP17 YYN, 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 9 years old, this BMW R1200GS is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SP17 YYN?

You can check the full history of SP17 YYN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SP17 YYN registered?

SP17 YYN is a 2017 BMW R1200GS, first registered on 18 March 2017.

Is SP17 YYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP17 YYN 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.

Does SP17 YYN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SP17 YYN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.