Pass rate over time
The RUNABOUT's first-time pass rate has fallen 1.3 points since 2006, 90.6% to 89.3%.
What fails on a RUNABOUT
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects | vs all bikes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| lighting and signalling |
|
22 | 23.4 | 0.5× |
| tyres and wheels |
|
21 | 22.3 | 1.1× |
| brakes |
|
19 | 20.2 | 0.5× |
| steering and suspension |
|
17 | 18.1 | 0.5× |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
6 | 6.4 | 0.7× |
| reg plates and vin |
|
4 | 4.3 | 1.0× |
| drive system |
|
3 | 3.2 | 0.6× |
| tyres |
|
1 | 1.1 | 0.2× |
| body and structure |
|
1 | 1.1 | 0.3× |
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 RUNABOUT beats 4 of its 4 closest rivals (PEUGEOT SPEEDFIGHT, PIAGGIO ZIP, PIAGGIO NRG).
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 RUNABOUT.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 1967 (96.9% pass). Weakest: 1971 (86.9%).
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.
RALEIGH RUNABOUT FAQ
Is the RALEIGH RUNABOUT reliable?
The RALEIGH RUNABOUT is more reliable than average for its class: 91.1% of its 720 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 73.4%. That ranks it #657 of 5426 models.
What does a RUNABOUT fail its MOT on most?
lighting and signalling — 23% of all defects recorded against failed RUNABOUT tests.
What is the best year of RUNABOUT to buy used?
By first-time pass rate, 1967-registered examples do best (96.9%) and 1971 worst (86.9%). Condition and history still trump the year.