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2017 BMW R12001.2L Petrol

WJ04 BAB

Vehicle Insight Summary

With 24,720 miles recorded, this Red 2017 BMW R1200 runs on Petrol with a 1170cc engine. MOT is not on record and tax is unpaid.

MOT
Expired
Expires 16/07/2026
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Fuel
Petrol
Year
2017
Engine
1170cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
This vehicle demonstrates an exceptionally stable roadworthiness trend. The most recent MOT on 1 July 2025 at 24,720 miles resulted in a clean pass with no defects or advisories recorded. This mirrors the outcomes of the three previous tests dating back to July 2022, indicating a consistent standard of mechanical upkeep and a lack of recurring faults. The mileage is low for a nine year old machine, averaging roughly 2,747 miles per year. The distance covered between tests has remained relatively steady, with 2,537 miles added between July 2022 and July 2023, and 2,538 miles between July 2023 and July 2024. The most recent interval from July 2024 to July 2025 saw a slight increase to 2,545 miles. This linear pattern suggests regular, light use rather than long periods of stagnation. The absence of any advisories regarding brake discs, tyre tread, or suspension bushes over a four year period is unusual and suggests a proactive approach to maintenance. However, low mileage vehicles can suffer from perished rubber components or fluid degradation if not cycled correctly. A buyer should manually inspect the tyre date codes to ensure the rubber has not hardened with age despite having legal tread depth. Focus the physical inspection on the brake calipers to ensure no seizing has occurred due to light use. Check the battery health and oil condition, as these are the primary areas where low-mileage bikes show neglect. Given the clean MOT record, there are no specific structural or mechanical red flags in the data, but a check for surface corrosion on exposed fasteners is advised.

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Vehicle Public Record vs. Hidden Financial Risk

63
/ 100 · Average
DVSA MOT History: Verified

Public MOT roadworthiness: Average.

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
Hidden Legal & Financial Status: PENDING

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Write-off
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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 10 Jul 2026, 02:00
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
This vehicle demonstrates an exceptionally stable roadworthiness trend. The most recent MOT on 1 July 2025 at 24,720 miles resulted in a clean pass with no defects or advisories recorded. This mirrors the outcomes of the three previous tests dating back to July 2022, indicating a consistent standard of mechanical upkeep and a lack of recurring faults. The mileage is low for a nine year old machine, averaging roughly 2,747 miles per year. The distance covered between tests has remained relatively steady, with 2,537 miles added between July 2022 and July 2023, and 2,538 miles between July 2023 and July 2024. The most recent interval from July 2024 to July 2025 saw a slight increase to 2,545 miles. This linear pattern suggests regular, light use rather than long periods of stagnation. The absence of any advisories regarding brake discs, tyre tread, or suspension bushes over a four year period is unusual and suggests a proactive approach to maintenance. However, low mileage vehicles can suffer from perished rubber components or fluid degradation if not cycled correctly. A buyer should manually inspect the tyre date codes to ensure the rubber has not hardened with age despite having legal tread depth. Focus the physical inspection on the brake calipers to ensure no seizing has occurred due to light use. Check the battery health and oil condition, as these are the primary areas where low-mileage bikes show neglect. Given the clean MOT record, there are no specific structural or mechanical red flags in the data, but a check for surface corrosion on exposed fasteners is advised.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Checking the history for this 2017 BMW R1200 (WJ04 BAB), we found 4 MOT results in the period of July 2022 to July 2025.

With 4 passes and 0 failures, the lifetime MOT pass rate stands at 100%. Such a high pass rate is a positive indicator of the car's general condition and maintenance history.

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