Beta RR
Real ownership data from 1,675 UK RR motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common RR problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Brake discs and pads | major | 13.9% |
| Suspension | dangerous | 9.5% |
| Lights and indicators | dangerous | 9.5% |
| Steering and head bearings | dangerous | 7% |
| Brakes | fail | 5.1% |
| Electrical | major | 3.8% |
| Controls and cables | major | 3.8% |
| Other | major | 3.8% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is wheels.
RR 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 119 | 1,449 mi | — | 81.67% |
| 2022 | 248 | 1,182 mi | 274 | 89.82% |
| 2021 | 234 | 1,241 mi | 311 | 85.55% |
| 2020 | 169 | 744 mi | 322 | 79.83% |
| 2019 | 110 | 1,674 mi | 244 | 82.03% |
| 2018 | 172 | 2,053 mi | 238 | 78.31% |
| 2017 | 219 | 1,607 mi | 198 | 82.12% |
| 2016 | 160 | 1,806 mi | 228 | 79.24% |
| 2015 | 129 | 2,066 mi | 243 | 80.43% |
| 2014 | 70 | 1,973 mi | 202 | 76.49% |
| 2013 | 33 | 2,126 mi | 213 | 80% |
| 2005 | 5 | 1,257 mi | — | 93.75% |
RR questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Beta RR?
Across 1,675 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are brake discs and pads (13.9% of all recorded faults), suspension (9.5% of all recorded faults), lights and indicators (9.5% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Beta RR?
The median Beta RR in the UK has covered 1,508 miles, and typically rides about 238 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 708 and 2,616 miles.
Is the Beta RR reliable?
81.46% of Beta RR MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.03 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 1,675 Beta RR motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.