Rieju SMX50
Real ownership data from 97 UK SMX50 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common SMX50 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | major | 18.7% |
| Brakes | major | 8.2% |
| Suspension | major | 7.6% |
| Chain and sprockets | fail | 4.9% |
| Other | fail | 4.6% |
| Steering and head bearings | fail | 4.1% |
| Brake discs and pads | fail | 3.3% |
| Electrical | fail | 2.2% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is suspension.
SMX50 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 15 | 11,388 mi | 3,362 | 50.91% |
| 2008 | 15 | 8,150 mi | 1,522 | 52% |
| 2005 | 5 | 6,726 mi | — | 50% |
| 2004 | 23 | 11,858 mi | 1,753 | 57.5% |
| 2003 | 17 | 17,280 mi | 5,193 | 50% |
| 2002 | 6 | 5,222 mi | 506 | 30% |
SMX50 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Rieju SMX50?
Across 97 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (18.7% of all recorded faults), brakes (8.2% of all recorded faults), suspension (7.6% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Rieju SMX50?
The median Rieju SMX50 in the UK has covered 11,430 miles, and typically rides about 1,601 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 6,378 and 15,356 miles.
Is the Rieju SMX50 reliable?
52.43% of Rieju SMX50 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 2.94 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 97 Rieju SMX50 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.