Data as of: DVSA MOT results to 2025
BMW R 18 Classic vs Yamaha FJR1300
The BMW R 18 Classic passes its MOT first time more often than the Yamaha FJR1300: 100.0% vs 87.5%, a 12.5-point lead.
MOT reliability, side by side
| Metric | BMW R 18 Classic | Yamaha FJR1300 |
|---|---|---|
| First-time pass rate | 100.0% | 87.5% |
| Outright fail rate | 0.0% | 7.9% |
| Vs comparable bikes (age & mileage adjusted) | +10.6 pts | +5.2 pts |
| Engine size | 1,802cc | 1,298cc |
| Median miles at test | 4,239 | 29,408 |
| MOT tests analysed | 147 | 25,949 |
| Most common failure | n/a | brakes |
First-time outcomes on normal tests, 2005–2025. "Most common failure" is the component group with the most recorded defects on failed tests. Read pass rates against test counts: a smaller sample is noisier. Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results.
"Vs comparable bikes" is the first-time pass rate minus the rate expected for each bike's own mix of age, mileage and test class, in percentage points: positive means better than comparable bikes. How this works.
See each bike's full report (trend, mileage curve, failure breakdown and rivals) on its own page.