BMW F 650 Gs
MotorcycleFrom 470 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm, a transmission belt, chain and sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn. The top issue, a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, caused 5 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely | 5 |
| brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm | 3 |
| a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn | 2 |
| a stop lamp(s) does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls or remains on when the brakes are released | 2 |
| brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured | 2 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 2 |
| brake control has insufficient reserve travel | 2 |
| any fairing or leg shield impeding steering operation | 2 |
| a shock absorber insecurely attached | 2 |
| a transmission belt or chain excessively tight | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 91.4% | a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm |
Typical mileage
Half of all F 650 Gss tested had between 13,143 and 36,320 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 22,792 median miles, the F 650 Gs has 0.044 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other BMW models
| BMW 3 Series | 79.2% |
| BMW 118 | 82.8% |
| BMW 116 | 78.9% |
| BMW X5 | 85.4% |
| BMW X3 | 83.9% |
Common questions
What is the BMW F 650 Gs MOT pass rate?
The BMW F 650 Gs has a 90% MOT pass rate based on 470 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a BMW F 650 Gs?
The most common MOT failure on the BMW F 650 Gs is a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, which caused 5 failures. Other common issues include brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm.
What is the typical mileage of a BMW F 650 Gs at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a BMW F 650 Gs is 22,792 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 13,143 and 36,320 miles.
MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.