Pass rate over time
The RR's first-time pass rate has risen 11.4 points since 2017, 71.7% to 83.1%.
What fails on a RR
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects | vs all bikes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| lamps and reflectors |
|
309 | 33.5 | 3.5× |
| suspension |
|
216 | 23.4 | 6.3× |
| Identification of the vehicle |
|
92 | 10 | 12.2× |
| audible warning (Horn) |
|
88 | 9.5 | 15.0× |
| tyres |
|
68 | 7.4 | 2.4× |
| brakes |
|
64 | 6.9 | 0.3× |
| structure and attachments |
|
34 | 3.7 | 1.2× |
| lighting and signalling |
|
19 | 2.1 | 0.1× |
| steering |
|
17 | 1.8 | 1.3× |
| wheels |
|
15 | 1.6 | 7.3× |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects. "vs all bikes" is how often this model's tests record a defect in the group, as a multiple of the all-bike rate.
How rivals compare
On first-time pass rate the RR beats 2 of its 4 closest rivals (YAMAHA RD350, YAMAHA YP250, YAMAHA WR250F).
Rivals share this bike's type and sit within ±30% of its engine capacity, ≥ 5,000 tests. Card colour = better/worse first-time pass rate than the RR.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2021 (85.8% pass). Weakest: 2014 (76.3%).
First-time pass rate by the year each bike was first registered (cohorts with ≥ 50 tests). Older cohorts are survivors: the worst examples have already left the road, which tends to lift the earliest years.
BETA RR FAQ
Is the BETA RR reliable?
The BETA RR is less reliable than average for its class: 80.9% of its 3,198 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #3399 of 5426 models.
What does a RR fail its MOT on most?
lamps and reflectors — 34% of all defects recorded against failed RR tests.
What is the best year of RR to buy used?
By first-time pass rate, 2021-registered examples do best (85.8%) and 2014 worst (76.3%). Condition and history still trump the year.