Rieju RS 1
Real ownership data from 305 UK RS 1 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common RS 1 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | major | 17.1% |
| Suspension | major | 10.8% |
| Brakes | fail | 8.3% |
| Steering and head bearings | fail | 7.1% |
| Other | fail | 5.8% |
| Chain and sprockets | fail | 4.6% |
| Controls and cables | fail | 2.9% |
| Brake discs and pads | fail | 2.7% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is suspension.
RS 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 9 | 4,440 mi | 529 | 46.67% |
| 2003 | 25 | 8,598 mi | 860 | 50.94% |
| 2002 | 27 | 8,837 mi | 1,675 | 51.22% |
| 2001 | 95 | 10,151 mi | 1,747 | 47.79% |
| 2000 | 78 | 7,563 mi | 603 | 39.76% |
| 1999 | 37 | 9,254 mi | 1,818 | 50% |
| 1998 | 27 | 16,596 mi | 1,249 | 33.33% |
RS 1 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Rieju RS 1?
Across 305 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (17.1% of all recorded faults), suspension (10.8% of all recorded faults), brakes (8.3% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Rieju RS 1?
The median Rieju RS 1 in the UK has covered 8,978 miles, and typically rides about 1,124 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 5,755 and 13,230 miles.
Is the Rieju RS 1 reliable?
48.48% of Rieju RS 1 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 3.12 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 305 Rieju RS 1 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.