BMW R 80 RT TIC

798cc Petrol Class 2

78.7%

first-time pass rate

11.8%

failed outright

33,430

median miles at test

169

MOT tests, 2005–2025

What fails on a R 80 RT TIC

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects
lighting and signalling	13	31
brakes	6	14.3
tyres and wheels	6	14.3
steering and suspension	5	11.9
body and structure	4	9.5
fuel and exhaust	3	7.1
lamps and reflectors	2	4.8
reg plates and vin	2	4.8
driving controls	1	2.4

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 R 80 RT TIC beats 2 of its 4 closest rivals (KAWASAKI ZX-6R, SUZUKI GSF600, YAMAHA FZS600).

KAWASAKI ZX-6R 78.1% pass · 174k tests SUZUKI GSF600 77.3% pass · 143k tests YAMAHA FZS600 82.6% pass · 137k tests TRIUMPH SPRINT 85.6% pass · 133k 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 80 RT TIC.