Head-to-head · 2005–2025
BMW R1200 vs YAMAHA XJR1200
The BMW R1200 passes its MOT first time more often than the YAMAHA XJR1200 — 92.9% vs 79.9%, a 13.0-point lead.
MOT reliability, side by side
first-time pass rate, outright fail rate and tests analysed · 2005–2025
| Metric | BMW R1200 | YAMAHA XJR1200 |
|---|---|---|
| First-time pass rate | 92.9% | 79.9% |
| Outright fail rate | 3.7% | 10.3% |
| Median miles at test | 20,069 | 24,598 |
| MOT tests analysed | 299,381 | 9,209 |
| Most common failure | brakes | 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.
See each bike's full report — trend, mileage curve, failure breakdown and rivals — on its own page.