MOT reliability

Bmw R ninet scrambler

Q: Is the Bmw R ninet scrambler reliable?

Across 345 Bmw R ninet scrambler vehicles in our MOT data, 95% pass the MOT (a 5% failure rate), with about 0.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.

345 vehicles · 404 completed MOT tests analysed

95%

MOT pass rate

Based on 345 Bmw R ninet scrambler vehicles and 404 completed MOT tests, the Bmw R ninet scrambler has an overall 95% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 5,364 miles.

345

Vehicles

404

MOT tests

1,196

Avg miles / year

0.1

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Bmw R ninet scrambler problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Bmw R ninet scrambler MOT tests:

Lamps & electrical46%
Tyres, wheels & suspension37%
Brakes35%
Emissions & nuisance7%
Body & structure7%
Other4%
Identification & plates2%

Bmw R ninet scrambler pass rate by age

How the Bmw R ninet scrambler's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
2	8	88%
3	186	94%
4	119	95%
5	46	100%
6	10	90%
7	9	89%
8	7	100%
9	4	100%
10	1	100%

Fuel types: Petrol (341), Other (4)

Most common Bmw R ninet scrambler MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw R ninet scrambler MOT tests:

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (10 times)
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (8 times)
Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) (6 times)
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) (4 times)
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) (3 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (3 times)
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (2 times)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm on center. (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
Central Front Lower Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (1 times)
Central Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) (1 times)
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
Offside Front Upper right switch gear wire wearing through to frame (1 times)
no pillion footrests fitted cowl fitted (1 times)
Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)

Bmw R ninet scrambler pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2023	18	18	100%	3,557
2022	72	119	93%	4,583
2021	84	199	96%	6,163
2018	1	6	100%	5,321
2016	9	48	92%	8,165

Bmw R ninet scrambler reliability FAQ

Across 345 Bmw R ninet scrambler vehicles in our MOT data, 95% pass the MOT (a 5% failure rate), with about 0.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Bmw R ninet scrambler MOT issues are: Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)); Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)); Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)).

The typical Bmw R ninet scrambler in our data has covered around 5,364 miles.

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