Rieju RS
Real ownership data from 342 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | dangerous | 9.9% |
| Lights and indicators | dangerous | 8.8% |
| Chain and sprockets | dangerous | 7.2% |
| Other | dangerous | 6.2% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 6.2% |
| Steering and head bearings | dangerous | 5.5% |
| Suspension | major | 5.3% |
| Brake discs and pads | fail | 4% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is steering and head bearings.
RS 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 12 | 7,259 mi | 1,274 | 65.79% |
| 2017 | 30 | 7,007 mi | 1,505 | 69.39% |
| 2016 | 64 | 6,331 mi | 920 | 55.28% |
| 2015 | 73 | 6,895 mi | 642 | 58.41% |
| 2014 | 108 | 9,388 mi | 1,341 | 62.4% |
| 2013 | 26 | 6,156 mi | 734 | 52% |
| 2012 | 12 | 4,334 mi | 1,106 | 48.48% |
| 2011 | 5 | 6,878 mi | 2,030 | 47.83% |
RS questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Rieju RS?
Across 342 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are brakes (9.9% of all recorded faults), lights and indicators (8.8% of all recorded faults), chain and sprockets (7.2% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Rieju RS?
The median Rieju RS in the UK has covered 7,248 miles, and typically rides about 989 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 4,501 and 12,841 miles.
Is the Rieju RS reliable?
59.73% of Rieju RS MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.37 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 342 Rieju RS motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.