Sherco HRD 50 SM-R FACTORY
Real ownership data from 71 UK HRD 50 SM-R FACTORY motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common HRD 50 SM-R FACTORY problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | dangerous | 16.3% |
| Lights and indicators | major | 15.1% |
| Brakes | dangerous | 8.1% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 2.3% |
| Steering and head bearings | dangerous | 1.2% |
| Chain and sprockets | major | 1.2% |
| Electrical | major | 1.2% |
| Wheels | major | 1.2% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is lights and indicators.
HRD 50 SM-R FACTORY 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 12 | 4,638 mi | 1,706 | 57.14% |
| 2021 | 38 | 4,873 mi | 912 | 63.83% |
| 2020 | 10 | 5,383 mi | 1,862 | 78.95% |
| 2019 | 6 | 13,519 mi | 2,304 | 80% |
HRD 50 SM-R FACTORY questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Sherco HRD 50 SM-R FACTORY?
Across 71 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are suspension (16.3% of all recorded faults), lights and indicators (15.1% of all recorded faults), brakes (8.1% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Sherco HRD 50 SM-R FACTORY?
The median Sherco HRD 50 SM-R FACTORY in the UK has covered 5,173 miles, and typically rides about 1,706 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 3,984 and 7,267 miles.
Is the Sherco HRD 50 SM-R FACTORY reliable?
69.15% of Sherco HRD 50 SM-R FACTORY MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.71 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 71 Sherco HRD 50 SM-R FACTORY motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.