BMW G 650 GS
Real ownership data from 201 UK G 650 GS motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common G 650 GS problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | major | 12.2% |
| Brakes | dangerous | 6.1% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 3.1% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 3.1% |
| Steering and head bearings | major | 2.6% |
| Suspension | major | 2.2% |
| Chain and sprockets | major | 1.7% |
| Controls and cables | major | 1.3% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is chain and sprockets.
G 650 GS 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 | 6 | — | — | — |
| 2015 | 6 | 6,803 mi | 864 | 100% |
| 2014 | 6 | 22,560 mi | 575 | 85.71% |
| 2013 | 22 | 18,418 mi | 1,420 | 97.22% |
| 2012 | 84 | 12,624 mi | 1,088 | 88.39% |
| 2011 | 77 | 17,409 mi | 1,130 | 88.08% |
G 650 GS questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the BMW G 650 GS?
Across 201 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (12.2% of all recorded faults), brakes (6.1% of all recorded faults), brake discs and pads (3.1% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a BMW G 650 GS?
The median BMW G 650 GS in the UK has covered 14,538 miles, and typically rides about 1,088 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 9,576 and 23,525 miles.
Is the BMW G 650 GS reliable?
89.08% of BMW G 650 GS MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.41 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 201 BMW G 650 GS motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.