Vmoto Cpa vs BMW R1150

The Vmoto Cpa passes its MOT first time more often than the BMW R1150: 93.2% vs 88.5%, a 4.7-point lead.

MOT reliability, side by side

first-time pass rate, outright fail rate and tests analysed · 2005–2025

Metric	Vmoto Cpa	BMW R1150
First-time pass rate	93.2%	88.5%
Outright fail rate	5.7%	6.8%
Vs comparable bikes (age & mileage adjusted)	+21.1 pts	+6.7 pts
Engine size	n/a	1,130cc
Rank among all models	#264 of 5428	#1449 of 5428
Median miles at test	19,545	33,151
MOT tests analysed	1,271	170,963
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.

"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.

What fails, side by side

share of each bike's MOT tests that failed on the component · lower is better

Component	Vmoto Cpa	BMW R1150
Brakes	1.6%	2.9%
Steering & suspension	2.6%	1.4%
Lights & signalling	1.5%	2.4%
Tyres & wheels	2.0%	1.7%
Structure & body	0.2%	0.2%
Fuel & exhaust	0%	0.1%

A test that fails on two components counts once in each. Component links go to the bikes most likely to fail on it.

Pass rate by test year

first-time MOT pass rate in each calendar year both bikes were tested

Test year	Vmoto Cpa	BMW R1150
2023	84.8%	89.1%
2024	91.7%	88.1%
2025	94.3%	89.1%

Each year mixes bikes of different ages, so a fleet that is getting older tends to slip.

Pass rate by mileage

first-time MOT pass rate by miles on the clock at test

Mileage	Vmoto Cpa	BMW R1150
0k-10k miles	90.1%	92.9%
10k-20k miles	96.2%	92.1%
20k-30k miles	96.8%	90.1%
30k-40k miles	92.2%	88.6%
40k-50k miles	86.3%	86.9%
50k-60k miles	90.3%	85.7%

Bands with fewer than 30 tests for either bike are left out.

Vmoto Cpa vs BMW R1150 FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Which is more reliable, the Vmoto Cpa or the BMW R1150?

The Vmoto Cpa passes its MOT first time more often than the BMW R1150: 93.2% vs 88.5%, a 4.7-point lead. Adjusted for age, mileage and test class, the Vmoto Cpa still comes out ahead: +21.1 points vs comparable bikes for the Vmoto Cpa, +6.7 for the BMW R1150. An MOT checks roadworthiness items, not engine or gearbox internals.

What does the Vmoto Cpa fail its MOT on most?

Steering & suspension: 2.6% of Vmoto Cpa MOT tests failed on it, then tyres & wheels (2.0%).

What does the BMW R1150 fail its MOT on most?

Brakes: 2.9% of BMW R1150 MOT tests failed on it, then lights & signalling (2.4%).

Which holds up better at high mileage, the Vmoto Cpa or the BMW R1150?

At 50k-60k miles the Vmoto Cpa passes first time more often: 90.3% for the Vmoto Cpa vs 85.7% for the BMW R1150.

VMOTO CPA 93.2% pass · 1,271 tests BMW R1150 88.5% pass · 171k tests

See each bike's full report (trend, mileage curve, failure breakdown and rivals) on its own page.