BMW F 900 R SE (2021)
2021 BMW F 900 R SE
CarHunch analysed 148 real MOT records for the 2021 BMW F 900 R SE. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2021 BMW F 900 R SE is a reliably built motorcycle, with a 90% first-time pass rate that sits well above the UK average of 80%, and only 4% of vehicles ever presenting dangerous defects—a reassuringly low figure for a performance bike. The petrol variant maintains that 89.9% pass rate across nearly all 148 bikes sampled, showing consistent quality with no meaningful fuel-type variation to worry about.
At just under 6,700 miles on average, these bikes are still relatively young and lightly used, which explains the minimal failure rate of 0.09 per vehicle and modest advisory count of 0.5 per bike. Before buying, have any prospective purchase inspected for tyre and chain condition—the most common pass-affecting items on sports bikes—and check the service history carefully, as BMW motorcycle maintenance is specialized and not cheap.
What to check before buying a 2021 BMW F 900 R SE
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (99%) | 147 | 89.9% | 0.1 |
| Other (1%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2021 BMW F 900 R SE vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2021 BMW F 900 R SE vehicles fall between 3,315 and 9,397 miles.
MOT History Averages
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