Model report · 2005–2025
BMW GS ADVENTURE
1200cc
Petrol
Class 2
92.6%
first-time pass rate
3.7%
failed outright
37,247
median miles at test
54
MOT tests, 2005–2025
What fails on a GS ADVENTURE
failure defects by component group · advisories excluded
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| brakes |
|
1 | 50 |
| tyres |
|
1 | 50 |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects.
How rivals compare
same type, similar capacity, high test volume
On first-time pass rate the GS ADVENTURE beats 3 of its 4 closest rivals (TRIUMPH TIGER, DUCATI MULTISTRADA, HONDA CRF1000L Africa Twin).
TRIUMPH
TIGER
89.6% pass · 161k tests
DUCATI
MULTISTRADA
89.9% pass · 24.8k tests
HONDA
CRF1000L Africa Twin
95.3% pass · 21.7k tests
TRIUMPH
TIGER 1050
87.3% pass · 14.0k tests
Rivals share this bike's type and sit within ±30% of its engine capacity, ≥ 5,000 tests. Card colour = better/worse first-time pass rate than the GS ADVENTURE.