Rieju RS3 50
Real ownership data from 85 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | major | 15.4% |
| Suspension | major | 6.5% |
| Chain and sprockets | dangerous | 6% |
| Brakes | dangerous | 4.9% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 4.6% |
| Steering and head bearings | major | 1.9% |
| Other | dangerous | 1.7% |
| Tyres | major | 1.3% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is suspension.
RS3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 69.57% |
| 2012 | 15 | 6,105 mi | 796 | 49.09% |
| 2011 | 19 | 7,383 mi | 1,621 | 55.56% |
RS3 50 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Rieju RS3 50?
Across 85 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (15.4% of all recorded faults), suspension (6.5% of all recorded faults), chain and sprockets (6% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Rieju RS3 50?
The median Rieju RS3 50 in the UK has covered 7,383 miles, and typically rides about 1,491 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 4,270 and 12,486 miles.
Is the Rieju RS3 50 reliable?
58.29% of Rieju RS3 50 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 2.33 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 85 Rieju RS3 50 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.