Beta QUADRA
Real ownership data from 59 UK QUADRA motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common QUADRA problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | fail | 15.3% |
| Brakes | fail | 11% |
| Brake discs and pads | fail | 10.2% |
| Other | fail | 10.2% |
| Suspension | fail | 9.3% |
| Tyres | fail | 5.9% |
| Steering and head bearings | fail | 5.1% |
| Electrical | fail | 5.1% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is brakes.
QUADRA 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 10 | 2,752 mi | — | 66.67% |
| 2001 | 17 | 10,030 mi | 3,768 | 44.83% |
| 2000 | 23 | 6,455 mi | 479 | 73.91% |
| 1999 | 6 | — | — | — |
QUADRA questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Beta QUADRA?
Across 59 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (15.3% of all recorded faults), brakes (11% of all recorded faults), brake discs and pads (10.2% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Beta QUADRA?
The median Beta QUADRA in the UK has covered 7,846 miles, and typically rides about 1,492 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 5,208 and 11,884 miles.
Is the Beta QUADRA reliable?
58.73% of Beta QUADRA MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 1.46 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 59 Beta QUADRA motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.