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VU62 XCB

2012 BMW R 1200 Gs

White Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

67,066 mi
Last recorded67,066 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU62 XCB
MakeBMW
ModelR 1200 Gs
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 67,066 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 66,848 miles

Front Lower Suspension ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 64,243 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 61,034 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 61,034 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 58,025 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 53,753 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 52,661 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 45,948 miles

Rear rear hugger bolt slightly loose

Pass 15 Nov 2016 38,337 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 33,420 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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VU62 XCB is a 2012 BMW R 1200 Gs in White with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VU62 XCB, 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 14 years old, this BMW R 1200 Gs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VU62 XCB is a 2012 BMW R 1200 Gs, first registered on 15 September 2012.

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