MOT reliability
Bmw 650 gs
1 vehicles · 12 completed MOT tests analysed
75%
MOT pass rate
Based on 1 Bmw 650 gs vehicles and 12 completed MOT tests, the Bmw 650 gs has an overall 75% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 6,722 miles.
1
Vehicles
12
MOT tests
423
Avg miles / year
1
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Bmw 650 gs problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Bmw 650 gs MOT tests:
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Other42%
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Lamps & electrical33%
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Steering25%
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Brakes8%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension8%
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Emissions & nuisance8%
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Seatbelts & equipment8%
Bmw 650 gs pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 2 | 100% |
| 9 | 2 | 50% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 2 | 50% |
| 14 | 1 | 0% |
Fuel types: Petrol (1)
Most common Bmw 650 gs MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw 650 gs MOT tests:
- Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (2 times)
- Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b) (1 times)
- Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Slight play in cush drive rubbers. Rear sprocket side. (1 times)
- Rear Slight cut in rear tyre (not deep enough to reach the cords). (1 times)
- Offside Rear Slight play in cush drive rubbers. (1 times)
- Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (1 times)
- Rear Rear tyre has 15mm cut. Cut does not reach the cords. (1 times)
- Central Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively rear lower rear susp. bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (1 times)
- Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) (1 times)
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) (1 times)
- Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a)) (1 times)
- Horn not working (7.7 (a)) (1 times)
- Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (1 times)
Bmw 650 gs pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | 12 | 75% | 6,722 |
Bmw 650 gs reliability FAQ
Across 1 Bmw 650 gs vehicles in our MOT data,
75% pass the MOT (a 25% failure rate), with about
1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Bmw 650 gs MOT issues are:
Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)); Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b); Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)).
The typical Bmw 650 gs in our data has covered around
6,722 miles.
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