MOT reliability
Bmw R1200rs
12 vehicles · 69 completed MOT tests analysed
99%
MOT pass rate
Based on 12 Bmw R1200rs vehicles and 69 completed MOT tests, the Bmw R1200rs has an overall 99% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 28,993 miles.
12
Vehicles
69
MOT tests
3,411
Avg miles / year
0.3
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Bmw R1200rs problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Bmw R1200rs MOT tests:
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Brakes38%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension24%
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Emissions & nuisance19%
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Body & structure14%
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Other5%
Bmw R1200rs pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
| 3 | 9 | 100% |
| 4 | 10 | 100% |
| 5 | 13 | 92% |
| 6 | 9 | 100% |
| 7 | 11 | 100% |
| 8 | 10 | 100% |
| 9 | 4 | 100% |
| 10 | 2 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (12)
Most common Bmw R1200rs MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw R1200rs MOT tests:
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (4 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (2 times)
- Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)) (2 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (1 times)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (1 times)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b)) (1 times)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) (1 times)
- Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) (1 times)
- Front The front tyre is contaminated with oil. (1 times)
- Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (1 times)
- Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion on main frame and subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i)) (1 times)
- Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit rear brake pads close to limit (1.1.13 (a)) (1 times)
- Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (1 times)
Bmw R1200rs pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 3 | 11 | 100% | 18,386 |
| 2017 | 5 | 34 | 97% | 36,816 |
| 2016 | 3 | 15 | 100% | 30,842 |
| 2015 | 1 | 9 | 100% | 16,152 |
Bmw R1200rs reliability FAQ
Across 12 Bmw R1200rs vehicles in our MOT data,
99% pass the MOT (a 1% failure rate), with about
0.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Bmw R1200rs MOT issues are:
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)); Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)).
The typical Bmw R1200rs in our data has covered around
28,993 miles.
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