Rieju RS
Real ownership data from 341 UK RS motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common RS problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | dangerous | 7.8% |
| Brakes | dangerous | 7% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 3.5% |
| Chain and sprockets | dangerous | 1.7% |
| Suspension | dangerous | 1.7% |
| Controls and cables | major | 1.1% |
| Other | dangerous | 1% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 0.9% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is chain and sprockets.
RS 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 12 | 7,259 mi | 1,274 | 64.86% |
| 2017 | 30 | 7,007 mi | 1,505 | 69.39% |
| 2016 | 63 | 6,419 mi | 920 | 55.1% |
| 2015 | 73 | 6,895 mi | 626 | 58.11% |
| 2014 | 108 | 9,388 mi | 1,205 | 62.47% |
| 2013 | 26 | 6,156 mi | 734 | 52% |
| 2012 | 12 | 4,334 mi | 1,106 | 48.48% |
| 2011 | 5 | 6,878 mi | 2,233 | 50% |
RS questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Rieju RS?
Across 341 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (7.8% of all recorded faults), brakes (7% of all recorded faults), brake discs and pads (3.5% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Rieju RS?
The median Rieju RS in the UK has covered 7,201 miles, and typically rides about 980 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 4,464 and 12,676 miles.
Is the Rieju RS reliable?
59.71% of Rieju RS MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 2.2 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 341 Rieju RS motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.