BMW F 700 GS MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

7.2 points above the fleet average of 86.5%. The examples tested do not cover a wide enough spread of ages and mileages to compare fairly against the rest of the fleet, so no rank is claimed; the failure record below stands on its own.

DVSA recorded wording

Most common failure items

Share of failed BMW F 700 GS tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several, so these do not sum to 100%.

1. 1.A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps25.0%

   4 occurrences

2. 2.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements18.8%

   3 occurrences

3. 3.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely12.5%

   2 occurrences

4. 4.Brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn12.5%

   2 occurrences

5. 5.Rear registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps12.5%

   2 occurrences

6. 6.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm12.5%

   2 occurrences

7. 7.Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake12.5%

   2 occurrences

8. 8.The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements6.3%

   1 occurrences

9. 9.Steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play6.3%

   1 occurrences

10. 10.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely6.3%

    1 occurrences

11. 11.A brake lining or pad contaminated with oil, grease etc6.3%

    1 occurrences

12. 12.Brake calliper or cylinder insecure or inadequately mounted and braking performance not affected6.3%

    1 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all BMW F 700 GS tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements5.9%

   35 tests

2. 2.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm3.4%

   20 tests

3. 3.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution3.2%

   19 tests

4. 4.Brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn2.4%

   14 tests

5. 5.Steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play2.4%

   14 tests

6. 6.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn2.2%

   13 tests

7. 7.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely1.9%

   11 tests

8. 8.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn1.7%

   10 tests

How wear changes the picture

F 700 GS pass rate by age and registration year

What gets tested

The F 700 GS fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

21,332

Test classes

class 2: 591 · class 1: 1

Compare within the range

Other BMW motorcycles

• BMW R Series91.9% raw
• BMW R120094.9%
• BMW S 100091.8%
• BMW R125096.2% raw
• BMW R 120095.3% raw
• BMW K Series89.7% raw
• All BMW motorcycles

Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a BMW F 700 GS?

93.8% unadjusted, from 592 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a BMW F 700 GS fail its MOT on?

"A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps" is recorded in 25.0% of failed BMW F 700 GS tests, followed by "Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements" (18.8%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a BMW F 700 GS usually have at its MOT?

21,332 miles on average across every age tested, so a description of the fleet rather than an annual figure. Motorcycle mileages are low and vary enormously with use; a commuter bike and a weekend bike of the same age can differ by a factor of ten.