BMW G 650
Real ownership data from 277 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 | dangerous | 14.3% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 13.6% |
| Tyres | major | 10.7% |
| Chain and sprockets | dangerous | 10% |
| Other | major | 5.7% |
| Controls and cables | major | 5% |
| Steering and head bearings | fail | 5% |
| Brakes | dangerous | 4.3% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is wheels.
G 650 mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| YearYear | MedianMedian mileage | Mi/yrMiles/year | MOT passFirst-time pass | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 36 | 13,101 mi | 1,041 | 88.34% |
| 2015 | 68 | 12,564 mi | 1,183 | 87% |
| 2014 | 73 | 12,985 mi | 1,185 | 88.98% |
| 2013 | 14 | 7,855 mi | 777 | 91.01% |
| 2012 | 38 | 14,071 mi | 1,075 | 87.19% |
| 2011 | 19 | 18,955 mi | 1,395 | 78.26% |
| 2009 | 6 | 24,654 mi | 1,213 | 85.45% |
| 2008 | 8 | 11,288 mi | 621 | 90.38% |
| 2007 | 14 | 9,470 mi | 931 | 87.88% |
G 650 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the BMW G 650?
Across 277 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (14.3% of all recorded faults), brake discs and pads (13.6% of all recorded faults), tyres (10.7% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a BMW G 650?
The median BMW G 650 in the UK has covered 12,626 miles, and typically rides about 1,116 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 6,948 and 20,794 miles.
Is the BMW G 650 reliable?
87.38% of BMW G 650 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.07 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 277 BMW G 650 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.