BMW F650 MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

5.2 points below 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 F650 tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several, so these do not sum to 100%.

1. 1.Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning24.3%

   17 occurrences

2. 2.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely24.3%

   17 occurrences

3. 3.Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake10.0%

   7 occurrences

4. 4.A lamp missing or inoperative10.0%

   7 occurrences

5. 5.A stop lamp(s) does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls or remains on when the brakes are released7.1%

   5 occurrences

6. 6.A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning7.1%

   5 occurrences

7. 7.Exhaust system leaking or insecure7.1%

   5 occurrences

8. 8.A footrest missing or insecure5.7%

   4 occurrences

9. 9.Projected beam image is obviously incorrect4.3%

   3 occurrences

10. 10.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements4.3%

    3 occurrences

11. 11.A transmission belt or chain excessively tight4.3%

    3 occurrences

12. 12.A shock absorber bush excessively worn4.3%

    3 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all BMW F650 tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely6.8%

   36 tests

2. 2.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm5.9%

   31 tests

3. 3.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements5.5%

   29 tests

4. 4.Brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn4.0%

   21 tests

5. 5.Brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured3.4%

   18 tests

6. 6.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn2.7%

   14 tests

7. 7.Steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play2.3%

   12 tests

8. 8.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn2.3%

   12 tests

What gets tested

The F650 fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

32,870

Test classes

class 2: 526

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 F650?

81.4% unadjusted, from 526 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a BMW F650 fail its MOT on?

"Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning" is recorded in 24.3% of failed BMW F650 tests, followed by "A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely" (24.3%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a BMW F650 usually have at its MOT?

32,870 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.