MOT Stats
Vehicle types : Bike : BMW : K1
BMW K1
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Most common fail reason |
| 1989 | 7 | 85.71% | Shock absorber not functioning, or leaking severely. |
| 1990 | 20 | 90% | Headlamp aim outwith limits. |
| 1991 | 8 | 62.5% | Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released. |
| 1992 | 6 | 66.67% | Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution. |
| 1993 | 6 | 100% | n/a |
| 1994 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
| 1995 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
| 2003 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
| 2011 | 2 | 100% | n/a |
| 2015 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
| 2016 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
| 2017 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
| 2018 | 3 | 100% | n/a |
| 2019 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
| 2020 | 1 | 0% | Rear registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps. |
Tests: 60
Average BMW K1 pass rate: 85%
Most common fail reasons
| # | Reason | Fail code | Category | % |
| 1 | Shock absorber not functioning, or leaking severely. | 5.3.2(b) | Major | 44% |
| 2 | Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution. | 1.2.1(e) | Major | 22% |
| 3 | Direction indicator lamp missing or inoperative. | 4.4.1(a)(ii) | Major | 22% |
| 4 | Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released. | 4.3.2(a)(iii) | Dangerous | 11% |
| 5 | Rear reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear. | 4.8.2(a)(ii) | Major | 11% |
| 6 | Brake lining or pad contaminated with oil, grease etc. | 1.1.13(b) | Major | 11% |
| 7 | Brake disc or drum contaminated with oil, grease etc. | 1.1.14(b) | Major | 11% |
| 8 | Brake efficiency below minimum requirement. | 1.2.2(a)(i) | Major | 11% |
| 9 | Rear registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps. | 4.7.2(a) | Major | 11% |
| 10 | Headlamp aim outwith limits. | 4.1.2(a) | Major | 11% |
Tests date range:
10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024
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