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TFZ 1697

2014 BMW R 1200 Gs

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

4,454 mi
Last recorded4,454 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW R 1200 Gs25,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTFZ 1697
MakeBMW
ModelR 1200 Gs
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 28 Mar 2026 4,454 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 43,987 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2024 43,292 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 42,722 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 40,136 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 35,096 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 22,990 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R 1200 Gs?

Based on 1,535 MOT tests across 368 vehicles.

96.0%
Pass Rate
1,508
Miles/Year
12
Year Lifespan
368
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 1
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1
Exhaust has part of the system missing 1
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TFZ 1697 is a 2014 BMW R 1200 Gs in Grey with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2014 BMW R 1200 Gs models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 25,909 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW R 1200 Gs fails its MOT is exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition, accounting for 1 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TFZ 1697, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R 1200 Gs typically stays on UK roads for around 12 years. At 12 years old, this BMW R 1200 Gs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of TFZ 1697?

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What year was TFZ 1697 registered?

TFZ 1697 is a 2014 BMW R 1200 Gs, first registered on 2 July 2014.

Is TFZ 1697 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TFZ 1697 shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does TFZ 1697 have outstanding finance?

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