Model report · 2005–2025
BETA RR 4T 525
525cc
Petrol
Class 2
83.0%
first-time pass rate
5.4%
failed outright
2,220
median miles at test
112
MOT tests, 2005–2025
What fails on a RR 4T 525
failure defects by component group · advisories excluded
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| brakes |
|
4 | 26.7 |
| lighting and signalling |
|
3 | 20 |
| reg plates and vin |
|
3 | 20 |
| steering and suspension |
|
3 | 20 |
| drive system |
|
2 | 13.3 |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects.
How rivals compare
same type, similar capacity, high test volume
On first-time pass rate the RR 4T 525 beats 4 of its 4 closest rivals (KAWASAKI ZX-6R, SUZUKI GSF600, YAMAHA FZS600).
KAWASAKI
ZX-6R
78.1% pass · 174k tests
SUZUKI
GSF600
77.3% pass · 143k tests
YAMAHA
FZS600
82.6% pass · 137k tests
SUZUKI
SV650S
80.6% pass · 84.6k tests
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 4T 525.