Rieju RS2 50
Real ownership data from 278 UK RS2 50 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common RS2 50 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | major | 15% |
| Suspension | major | 7.5% |
| Brakes | major | 7.4% |
| Other | fail | 4.7% |
| Chain and sprockets | fail | 4.4% |
| Steering and head bearings | fail | 3.8% |
| Brake discs and pads | fail | 2.9% |
| Controls and cables | fail | 2% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is suspension.
RS2 50 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 8 | 3,966 mi | — | 66.67% |
| 2010 | 19 | 9,039 mi | 935 | 65.12% |
| 2009 | 36 | 8,654 mi | 752 | 49.57% |
| 2008 | 15 | 12,982 mi | 1,014 | 46.03% |
| 2007 | 19 | 11,347 mi | 1,716 | 44.78% |
| 2006 | 37 | 7,524 mi | 943 | 48.39% |
| 2005 | 16 | 10,208 mi | 1,658 | 67.44% |
| 2004 | 66 | 8,823 mi | 904 | 51.85% |
| 2003 | 60 | 11,393 mi | 1,652 | 55.22% |
RS2 50 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Rieju RS2 50?
Across 278 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (15% of all recorded faults), suspension (7.5% of all recorded faults), brakes (7.4% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Rieju RS2 50?
The median Rieju RS2 50 in the UK has covered 9,442 miles, and typically rides about 1,184 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 5,992 and 14,429 miles.
Is the Rieju RS2 50 reliable?
52.4% of Rieju RS2 50 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 2.77 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 278 Rieju RS2 50 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.