Model report · 2005–2025
BMW R 18 B
1802cc
Petrol
Class 2
100.0%
first-time pass rate
0.0%
failed outright
4,439
median miles at test
50
MOT tests, 2005–2025
How rivals compare
same type, similar capacity, high test volume
On first-time pass rate the R 18 B beats 4 of its 4 closest rivals (SUZUKI GSX1400, SUZUKI GSX1300R, YAMAHA FJR1300A).
SUZUKI
GSX1400
88.3% pass · 56.8k tests
SUZUKI
GSX1300R
86.3% pass · 48.4k tests
YAMAHA
FJR1300A
90.2% pass · 27.9k tests
YAMAHA
FJR1300
87.5% pass · 25.9k 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 R 18 B.