BMW R 1200 Gs (2017)
2017 BMW R 1200 Gs
CarHunch analysed 316 real MOT records for the 2017 BMW R 1200 Gs.
Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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Moderate sample. 316 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.
# 2017 BMW R 1200 GS – MOT Analysis
The 2017 BMW R 1200 GS has a first-time MOT pass rate of just 18.4%, dramatically worse than the UK average of 80%, which is a serious reliability red flag for any potential buyer. The good news is that dangerous defects are virtually absent at 0%, and average failures per vehicle are minimal at 0.01, suggesting that when these bikes do fail, the issues are typically minor rather than safety-critical.
At a median mileage of 28,751 miles for a seven-year-old bike, these machines have been well-used, yet they're generating almost no advisories (0.0 per vehicle). The real problem appears to be systematic: nearly every test produces some kind of fault, even if trivial, which suggests either testing inconsistency, very tight compliance standards for this model, or that owners are presenting bikes in poor condition to test. Before buying, have a pre-purchase inspection by a BMW specialist and ask the seller for full service history—that's far more revealing than the MOT pass rate alone.
The 2017 BMW R 1200 Gs passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (93% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.
These stats describe 316 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.
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Based on MOT data from 316 vehicles — here's what to check.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
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| Petrol (82%) | 259 | 91.7% | 0 |
| Other (18%) | 57 | 98.9% | 0.05 |
Colour Breakdown
Based on 2,165 BMW R 1200 Gs vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.
Mileage Distribution
Most 2017 BMW R 1200 Gs vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2017 BMW R 1200 Gs vehicles fall between 18,033 and 28,751 miles.
2017 BMW R 1200 Gs — Still on the Road
Most 2017 BMW R 1200 Gss are still being driven.
Strong survival — 41 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 85% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2021–2025.
MOT History Averages
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