Model report · 2005–2025
BMW R1100GS
1058cc
Petrol
Class 2
86.4%
first-time pass rate
9.1%
failed outright
57,885
median miles at test
66
MOT tests, 2005–2025
What fails on a R1100GS
failure defects by component group · advisories excluded
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| lighting and signalling |
|
7 | 50 |
| brakes |
|
4 | 28.6 |
| steering and suspension |
|
2 | 14.3 |
| driving controls |
|
1 | 7.1 |
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 R1100GS beats 2 of its 4 closest rivals (BMW R1200, BMW R1150, TRIUMPH SPRINT).
BMW
R1200
92.9% pass · 299k tests
BMW
R1150
88.5% pass · 171k tests
TRIUMPH
SPRINT
85.6% pass · 133k tests
SUZUKI
GSF1200
82.4% pass · 97.6k 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 R1100GS.