BMW R Ninet MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

7.7 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 R Ninet tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several, so these do not sum to 100%.

1. 1.Reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear21.2%

   18 occurrences

2. 2.Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements17.6%

   15 occurrences

3. 3.Lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements10.6%

   9 occurrences

4. 4.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements9.4%

   8 occurrences

5. 5.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution9.4%

   8 occurrences

6. 6.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm8.2%

   7 occurrences

7. 7.A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning8.2%

   7 occurrences

8. 8.The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements3.5%

   3 occurrences

9. 9.A headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED3.5%

   3 occurrences

10. 10.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely3.5%

    3 occurrences

11. 11.A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps3.5%

    3 occurrences

12. 12.Projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.4%

    2 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all BMW R Ninet tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements3.9%

   140 tests

2. 2.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted3.9%

   140 tests

3. 3.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution2.0%

   70 tests

4. 4.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements0.8%

   29 tests

5. 5.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm0.8%

   27 tests

6. 6.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely0.3%

   12 tests

7. 7.Brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn0.3%

   11 tests

8. 8.Brake control so positioned, bent or shortened that the brake cannot be readily applied.0.2%

   7 tests

How wear changes the picture

R Ninet pass rate by age and registration year

What gets tested

The R Ninet fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

8,417

Test classes

class 2: 3,560 · class 1: 7

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 R Ninet?

94.3% unadjusted, from 3,567 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a BMW R Ninet fail its MOT on?

"Reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear" is recorded in 21.2% of failed BMW R Ninet tests, followed by "Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements" (17.6%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a BMW R Ninet usually have at its MOT?

8,417 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.