Model report · 2005–2025
83.0%
first-time pass rate
8.5%
failed outright
13,394
median miles at test
283
MOT tests, 2005–2025
Pass rate by mileage
how the RD50's first-time pass rate falls with the odometer · class average 73.4%
A low-mileage RD50 passes first time 84.0% of the time; by 20k that's 75.0%.
First-time pass rate by odometer reading at test, 10,000-mile bands for this model. Mileage is the strongest reliability signal. See the full curve.
What fails on a RD50
failure defects by component group · advisories excluded
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| lighting and signalling |
|
30 | 46.2 |
| steering and suspension |
|
10 | 15.4 |
| brakes |
|
6 | 9.2 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
6 | 9.2 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
3 | 4.6 |
| body and structure |
|
3 | 4.6 |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
2 | 3.1 |
| driving controls |
|
2 | 3.1 |
| drive system |
|
2 | 3.1 |
| steering |
|
1 | 1.5 |
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 RD50 beats 4 of its 4 closest rivals (PEUGEOT SPEEDFIGHT, PIAGGIO ZIP, PIAGGIO NRG).
PEUGEOT
SPEEDFIGHT
65.2% pass · 83.7k tests
PIAGGIO
ZIP
71.3% pass · 79.0k tests
PIAGGIO
NRG
65.5% pass · 40.5k tests
PEUGEOT
VIVACITY
70.4% pass · 29.7k 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 RD50.