Rieju RS3 50
Real ownership data from 86 UK RS3 50 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common RS3 50 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | dangerous | 12.9% |
| Chain and sprockets | dangerous | 10% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 9.3% |
| Lights and indicators | major | 5.7% |
| Steering and head bearings | dangerous | 5% |
| Electrical | major | 5% |
| Suspension | dangerous | 5% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 5% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is chain and sprockets.
RS3 50 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 7 | 9,725 mi | 3,857 | 61.54% |
| 2019 | 5 | 11,105 mi | 1,238 | 77.78% |
| 2015 | 6 | — | — | — |
| 2014 | 5 | — | — | — |
| 2013 | 15 | 9,914 mi | 1,274 | 68.09% |
| 2012 | 16 | 6,999 mi | 1,347 | 50% |
| 2011 | 19 | 7,383 mi | 1,621 | 54.69% |
RS3 50 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Rieju RS3 50?
Across 86 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are brakes (12.9% of all recorded faults), chain and sprockets (10% of all recorded faults), brake discs and pads (9.3% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Rieju RS3 50?
The median Rieju RS3 50 in the UK has covered 7,499 miles, and typically rides about 1,635 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 4,299 and 12,817 miles.
Is the Rieju RS3 50 reliable?
57.69% of Rieju RS3 50 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.49 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 86 Rieju RS3 50 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.