The MOT Files

Motorcycle reliability file

BMW S 1000 RR Sport MOT pass rate & common failures

From 501 recorded MOT tests of the BMW S 1000 RR Sport, published by DVSA.

Data updated

Quick answer

The BMW S 1000 RR Sport passes 94.0% of MOT tests, against 86.5% for all motorcycles. The most recorded failure is "Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements", in 38.5% of failed tests.

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

94.0%unadjusted501 tests

7.5 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 S 1000 RR Sport tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several, so these do not sum to 100%.

  1. 1.Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements38.5%

    5 occurrences

  2. 2.Reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear23.1%

    3 occurrences

  3. 3.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely23.1%

    3 occurrences

  4. 4.A footrest missing or insecure15.4%

    2 occurrences

  5. 5.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements7.7%

    1 occurrences

  6. 6.Brake performance unable to be tested7.7%

    1 occurrences

  7. 7.Brake hose damaged and likely to fail7.7%

    1 occurrences

  8. 8.Brake fluid contaminated7.7%

    1 occurrences

  9. 9.A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps7.7%

    1 occurrences

  10. 10.A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps7.7%

    1 occurrences

  11. 11.Lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements7.7%

    1 occurrences

  12. 12.A headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED7.7%

    1 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all BMW S 1000 RR Sport tests carrying each advisory.

  1. 1.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted9.4%

    47 tests

  2. 2.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements6.6%

    33 tests

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

    9 tests

  4. 4.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm1.6%

    8 tests

  5. 5.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements1.2%

    6 tests

  6. 6.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely0.8%

    4 tests

  7. 7.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution0.8%

    4 tests

  8. 8.Brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn0.8%

    4 tests

What gets tested

The S 1000 RR Sport fleet

Average mileage recorded at test
6,868
Test classes
class 2: 498 · class 1: 3

Compare within the range

Other BMW motorcycles

Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a BMW S 1000 RR Sport?
94.0% unadjusted, from 501 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.
What does a BMW S 1000 RR Sport fail its MOT on?
"Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements" is recorded in 38.5% of failed BMW S 1000 RR Sport tests, followed by "Reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear" (23.1%). One failed test often lists several items.
What mileage does a BMW S 1000 RR Sport usually have at its MOT?
6,868 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.

Analysis built from DVSA data of