UK motorcycles with the highest MOT pass rates

Ranked #1 here, the JC clears the MOT first time 99.9% of the time, across a fleet averaging 18 miles per test. The pass-after-rectification rate sits at 0.1%, meaning most failures that do occur are fixable at the station.

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BMW S 1000 XR TE

1,614 tests · 9,364 avg mi · 97.3% pass

97.3%

Ranked #2 here, the S 1000 XR TE clears the MOT first time 97.3% of the time, across a fleet averaging 9k miles per test. Even on this list, the faults that do turn up tend to be uneven braking force and a non-conforming number plate — worth checking before buying used. The pass-after-rectification rate sits at 1.1%, meaning most failures that do occur are fixable at the station.

03

BMW R 1250 GS TE

2,081 tests · 10,580 avg mi · 96.0% pass

96.0%

Ranked #3 here, the R 1250 GS TE clears the MOT first time 96.0% of the time, across a fleet averaging 11k miles per test. Even on this list, the faults that do turn up tend to be uneven braking force and brake pads worn below 1.0 mm — worth checking before buying used. The pass-after-rectification rate sits at 1.6%, meaning most failures that do occur are fixable at the station.

04

BMW K 1600

2,671 tests · 17,106 avg mi · 95.8% pass

95.8%

Ranked #4 here, the K 1600 clears the MOT first time 95.8% of the time, across a fleet averaging 17k miles per test. Even on this list, the faults that do turn up tend to be tyre tread under the limit and A wheel bearing excessively rough — worth checking before buying used. The pass-after-rectification rate sits at 1.3%, meaning most failures that do occur are fixable at the station.

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BMW R1250

11,348 tests · 14,659 avg mi · 95.5% pass

95.5%

Ranked #5 here, the R1250 clears the MOT first time 95.5% of the time, across a fleet averaging 15k miles per test. Even on this list, the faults that do turn up tend to be uneven braking force and tyre tread under the limit — worth checking before buying used. The pass-after-rectification rate sits at 1.9%, meaning most failures that do occur are fixable at the station.

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BMW R 1250 GS Adventure TE

2,756 tests · 10,958 avg mi · 95.2% pass

95.2%

Ranked #6 here, the R 1250 GS Adventure TE clears the MOT first time 95.2% of the time, across a fleet averaging 11k miles per test. Even on this list, the faults that do turn up tend to be uneven braking force and tyre tread under the limit — worth checking before buying used. The pass-after-rectification rate sits at 1.6%, meaning most failures that do occur are fixable at the station.

07

Yamaha Tracer 900 GT

2,515 tests · 12,529 avg mi · 95.1% pass

95.1%

Ranked #7 here, the Tracer 900 GT clears the MOT first time 95.1% of the time, across a fleet averaging 13k miles per test. Even on this list, the faults that do turn up tend to be tyre tread under the limit and uneven braking force — worth checking before buying used. The pass-after-rectification rate sits at 2.3%, meaning most failures that do occur are fixable at the station.

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BMW R 1200

9,557 tests · 25,035 avg mi · 94.9% pass

94.9%

Ranked #8 here, the R 1200 clears the MOT first time 94.9% of the time, across a fleet averaging 25k miles per test. Even on this list, the faults that do turn up tend to be brake pads worn below 1.0 mm and tyre tread under the limit — worth checking before buying used. The pass-after-rectification rate sits at 1.8%, meaning most failures that do occur are fixable at the station.

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Triumph Tiger 900 GT Pro

1,700 tests · 9,877 avg mi · 94.6% pass

94.6%

Ranked #9 here, the Tiger 900 GT Pro clears the MOT first time 94.6% of the time, across a fleet averaging 10k miles per test. Even on this list, the faults that do turn up tend to be uneven braking force and stiff steering bearings — worth checking before buying used. The pass-after-rectification rate sits at 2.9%, meaning most failures that do occur are fixable at the station.

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Yamaha Fjr

1,394 tests · 26,025 avg mi · 94.4% pass

94.4%

Ranked #10 here, the Fjr clears the MOT first time 94.4% of the time, across a fleet averaging 26k miles per test. Even on this list, the faults that do turn up tend to be a non-functioning shock absorber and tyre tread under the limit — worth checking before buying used. The pass-after-rectification rate sits at 1.9%, meaning most failures that do occur are fixable at the station.

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BMW R1200

14,969 tests · 26,833 avg mi · 94.2% pass

94.2%

Ranked #11 here, the R1200 clears the MOT first time 94.2% of the time, across a fleet averaging 27k miles per test. Even on this list, the faults that do turn up tend to be brake pads worn below 1.0 mm and tyre tread under the limit — worth checking before buying used. The pass-after-rectification rate sits at 2.2%, meaning most failures that do occur are fixable at the station.

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Yamaha Fz1

1,297 tests · 27,907 avg mi · 94.1% pass

94.1%

Ranked #12 here, the Fz1 clears the MOT first time 94.1% of the time, across a fleet averaging 28k miles per test. Even on this list, the faults that do turn up tend to be a non-conforming number plate and a non-functioning shock absorber — worth checking before buying used. The pass-after-rectification rate sits at 3.2%, meaning most failures that do occur are fixable at the station.

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Mercedes Benz C 200 Amg Line Edition Mhev A

1,342 tests · 23,635 avg mi · 93.9% pass

93.9%

Ranked #13 here, the C 200 Amg Line Edition Mhev A clears the MOT first time 93.9% of the time, across a fleet averaging 24k miles per test. Even on this list, the faults that do turn up tend to be tyre tread under the limit and a seriously damaged tyre — worth checking before buying used. Owner consensus: Much improved interior quality. More refined and better to drive than predecessor.…

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Suzuki Gsxs

1,477 tests · 14,011 avg mi · 93.0% pass

93.0%

Ranked #14 here, the Gsxs clears the MOT first time 93.0% of the time, across a fleet averaging 14k miles per test. Even on this list, the faults that do turn up tend to be a non-conforming number plate and a missing rear reflector — worth checking before buying used. The pass-after-rectification rate sits at 2.8%, meaning most failures that do occur are fixable at the station.

15

Piaggio PX 200 E

1,660 tests · 13,580 avg mi · 92.9% pass

92.9%

Ranked #15 here, the PX 200 E clears the MOT first time 92.9% of the time, across a fleet averaging 14k miles per test. Even on this list, the faults that do turn up tend to be A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning and Steering head bearings have excessive wear or play — worth checking before buying used. The pass-after-rectification rate sits at 3.0%, meaning most failures that do occur are fixable at the station.

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Mercedes Benz S 350 L Grand ED Executive D A

1,524 tests · 51,049 avg mi · 92.8% pass

92.8%

Ranked #16 here, the S 350 L Grand ED Executive D A clears the MOT first time 92.8% of the time, across a fleet averaging 51k miles per test. Even on this list, the faults that do turn up tend to be windscreen damage and tyre tread under the limit — worth checking before buying used. The pass-after-rectification rate sits at 0.5%, meaning most failures that do occur are fixable at the station.

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Kawasaki ZX 1000 Wkf

1,356 tests · 10,110 avg mi · 92.8% pass

92.8%

Ranked #17 here, the ZX 1000 Wkf clears the MOT first time 92.8% of the time, across a fleet averaging 10k miles per test. Even on this list, the faults that do turn up tend to be stiff steering bearings and tyre tread under the limit — worth checking before buying used. The pass-after-rectification rate sits at 5.2%, meaning most failures that do occur are fixable at the station.

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BMW F 800

3,575 tests · 17,311 avg mi · 92.8% pass

92.8%

Ranked #18 here, the F 800 clears the MOT first time 92.8% of the time, across a fleet averaging 17k miles per test. Even on this list, the faults that do turn up tend to be a non-functioning shock absorber and stiff steering bearings — worth checking before buying used. The pass-after-rectification rate sits at 2.7%, meaning most failures that do occur are fixable at the station.

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Kawasaki ZX 1000 Wjf

1,284 tests · 13,320 avg mi · 92.8% pass

92.8%

Ranked #19 here, the ZX 1000 Wjf clears the MOT first time 92.8% of the time, across a fleet averaging 13k miles per test. Even on this list, the faults that do turn up tend to be tyre tread under the limit and a missing rear reflector — worth checking before buying used. The pass-after-rectification rate sits at 3.4%, meaning most failures that do occur are fixable at the station.

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Honda Vfr

5,593 tests · 19,931 avg mi · 92.7% pass

92.7%

Ranked #20 here, the Vfr clears the MOT first time 92.7% of the time, across a fleet averaging 20k miles per test. Even on this list, the faults that do turn up tend to be tyre tread under the limit and brake pads worn below 1.0 mm — worth checking before buying used. The pass-after-rectification rate sits at 2.5%, meaning most failures that do occur are fixable at the station.

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Triumph Rocket Iii

1,477 tests · 21,174 avg mi · 92.4% pass

92.4%

Ranked #21 here, the Rocket Iii clears the MOT first time 92.4% of the time, across a fleet averaging 21k miles per test. Even on this list, the faults that do turn up tend to be tyre tread under the limit and A stop lamp(s) does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls or remains on when the brakes are released — worth checking before buying used. The pass-after-rectification rate sits at 3.5%, meaning most failures that do occur are fixable at the station.

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Harley Davidson Fxsb

1,382 tests · 10,841 avg mi · 92.3% pass

92.3%

Ranked #22 here, the Fxsb clears the MOT first time 92.3% of the time, across a fleet averaging 11k miles per test. Even on this list, the faults that do turn up tend to be A stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released and a non-conforming number plate — worth checking before buying used. The pass-after-rectification rate sits at 4.0%, meaning most failures that do occur are fixable at the station.

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Honda Crf

9,917 tests · 11,961 avg mi · 92.3% pass

92.3%

Ranked #23 here, the Crf clears the MOT first time 92.3% of the time, across a fleet averaging 12k miles per test. Even on this list, the faults that do turn up tend to be a non-functioning shock absorber and A wheel bearing with excessive play — worth checking before buying used. The pass-after-rectification rate sits at 3.2%, meaning most failures that do occur are fixable at the station.

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BMW R Ninet

4,924 tests · 7,869 avg mi · 92.3% pass

92.3%

Ranked #24 here, the R Ninet clears the MOT first time 92.3% of the time, across a fleet averaging 8k miles per test. Even on this list, the faults that do turn up tend to be uneven braking force and tyre tread under the limit — worth checking before buying used. The pass-after-rectification rate sits at 4.5%, meaning most failures that do occur are fixable at the station.

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Ducati Multistrada

3,623 tests · 19,206 avg mi · 92.0% pass

92.0%

Ranked #25 here, the Multistrada clears the MOT first time 92.0% of the time, across a fleet averaging 19k miles per test. Even on this list, the faults that do turn up tend to be tyre tread under the limit and a non-functioning shock absorber — worth checking before buying used. The pass-after-rectification rate sits at 3.9%, meaning most failures that do occur are fixable at the station.

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Triumph Street Triple RS

1,572 tests · 6,517 avg mi · 91.9% pass

91.9%

Ranked #26 here, the Street Triple RS clears the MOT first time 91.9% of the time, across a fleet averaging 7k miles per test. Even on this list, the faults that do turn up tend to be uneven braking force and brake pads worn below 1.0 mm — worth checking before buying used. The pass-after-rectification rate sits at 3.9%, meaning most failures that do occur are fixable at the station.

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BMW S 1000

13,803 tests · 14,238 avg mi · 91.9% pass

91.9%

Ranked #27 here, the S 1000 clears the MOT first time 91.9% of the time, across a fleet averaging 14k miles per test. Even on this list, the faults that do turn up tend to be a non-conforming number plate and a missing rear reflector — worth checking before buying used. The pass-after-rectification rate sits at 4.3%, meaning most failures that do occur are fixable at the station.

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Yamaha Xvs

1,278 tests · 13,076 avg mi · 91.9% pass

91.9%

Ranked #28 here, the Xvs clears the MOT first time 91.9% of the time, across a fleet averaging 13k miles per test. Even on this list, the faults that do turn up tend to be tyre tread under the limit and Rate of flashing not between 60 and 120 times per minute — worth checking before buying used. The pass-after-rectification rate sits at 3.7%, meaning most failures that do occur are fixable at the station.

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Suzuki Gsx1400

3,409 tests · 26,919 avg mi · 91.6% pass

91.6%

Ranked #29 here, the Gsx1400 clears the MOT first time 91.6% of the time, across a fleet averaging 27k miles per test. Even on this list, the faults that do turn up tend to be tyre tread under the limit and a non-functioning shock absorber — worth checking before buying used. The pass-after-rectification rate sits at 3.9%, meaning most failures that do occur are fixable at the station.

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BMW R Series

14,916 tests · 39,841 avg mi · 91.3% pass

91.3%

Ranked #30 here, the R Series clears the MOT first time 91.3% of the time, across a fleet averaging 40k miles per test. Even on this list, the faults that do turn up tend to be tyre tread under the limit and brake pads worn below 1.0 mm — worth checking before buying used. Owner consensus: Easy to drive, comfortable and practical, the Honda Jazz is everything a…