BMW G 650
Real ownership data from 275 UK G 650 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common G 650 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | major | 10.4% |
| Brakes | dangerous | 4.6% |
| Chain and sprockets | dangerous | 3.3% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 2.9% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 2.3% |
| Steering and head bearings | major | 2.1% |
| Suspension | major | 1.4% |
| Other | major | 1% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is brake discs and pads.
G 650 mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| Year | Examples | Median mileage | Miles/year | First-time pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 36 | 12,544 mi | 1,074 | 88.43% |
| 2015 | 68 | 12,564 mi | 1,183 | 86.76% |
| 2014 | 73 | 12,584 mi | 1,185 | 88.91% |
| 2013 | 14 | 7,855 mi | 777 | 91.01% |
| 2012 | 37 | 14,428 mi | 1,260 | 86.58% |
| 2011 | 18 | 16,936 mi | 1,316 | 79.03% |
| 2009 | 6 | 24,654 mi | 1,213 | 85.45% |
| 2008 | 8 | 11,288 mi | 621 | 90.38% |
| 2007 | 14 | 9,470 mi | 982 | 87.5% |
G 650 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the BMW G 650?
Across 275 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (10.4% of all recorded faults), brakes (4.6% of all recorded faults), chain and sprockets (3.3% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a BMW G 650?
The median BMW G 650 in the UK has covered 12,547 miles, and typically rides about 1,121 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 6,944 and 20,458 miles.
Is the BMW G 650 reliable?
87.33% of BMW G 650 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.54 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 275 BMW G 650 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.