Rieju RS3 125
Real ownership data from 189 UK RS3 125 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common RS3 125 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | major | 13.9% |
| Suspension | major | 5.9% |
| Chain and sprockets | major | 5.1% |
| Brakes | major | 4.7% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 3% |
| Steering and head bearings | major | 2.8% |
| Other | dangerous | 2.2% |
| Controls and cables | major | 1.4% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is suspension.
RS3 125 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 | 7 | 17,307 mi | — | 100% |
| 2017 | 5 | 7,986 mi | — | 100% |
| 2016 | 25 | — | — | — |
| 2015 | 25 | — | — | — |
| 2014 | 23 | 5,177 mi | 891 | 57.14% |
| 2013 | 34 | 6,384 mi | 553 | 62.5% |
| 2012 | 39 | 11,786 mi | 1,872 | 62.68% |
| 2011 | 31 | 10,184 mi | 1,262 | 65.17% |
RS3 125 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Rieju RS3 125?
Across 189 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (13.9% of all recorded faults), suspension (5.9% of all recorded faults), chain and sprockets (5.1% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Rieju RS3 125?
The median Rieju RS3 125 in the UK has covered 9,163 miles, and typically rides about 1,261 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 5,487 and 15,441 miles.
Is the Rieju RS3 125 reliable?
64% of Rieju RS3 125 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 2.06 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 189 Rieju RS3 125 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.