Suzuki RM250
Real ownership data from 67 UK RM250 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common RM250 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Other | fail | 20.3% |
| Suspension | major | 6.4% |
| Chain and sprockets | fail | 4.8% |
| Lights and indicators | fail | 4.6% |
| Brakes | dangerous | 3.5% |
| Wheels | fail | 2.3% |
| Tyres | fail | 1.9% |
| Steering and head bearings | major | 1.7% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is suspension.
RM250 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 5 | 148 mi | 152 | 87.5% |
| 2007 | 5 | 487 mi | — | 80.95% |
| 2001 | 5 | 5,592 mi | 97 | 66.67% |
| 2000 | 5 | 6,661 mi | 284 | 82.35% |
RM250 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Suzuki RM250?
Across 67 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are other (20.3% of all recorded faults), suspension (6.4% of all recorded faults), chain and sprockets (4.8% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Suzuki RM250?
The median Suzuki RM250 in the UK has covered 1,030 miles, and typically rides about 152 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 88 and 5,002 miles.
Is the Suzuki RM250 reliable?
78.38% of Suzuki RM250 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 2.02 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 67 Suzuki RM250 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.