Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2016 Rieju Mrt?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2016 Rieju Mrt?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2016 Rieju Mrt?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

How many 2016 Rieju Mrt vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

48% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2016 Rieju Mrt reliable?

Based on MOT data from 118 vehicles, the 2016 Rieju Mrt has a first-time MOT pass rate of 74%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2016 Rieju Mrt?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2016 Rieju Mrt are: Rear reflector missing (46% of vehicles), Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (32.7% of vehicles), Drive chain slightly loose (32.2% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2016 Rieju Mrt?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Rieju Mrt (2016)

118 real MOT outcomes analysed • 74% first-time pass rate

2016 Rieju Mrt

CarHunch analysed 118 real MOT records for the 2016 Rieju Mrt. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2016 RIEJU MRT falls below the UK average with a 74% first-time pass rate against the national 80%, and nearly half of these bikes have recorded a dangerous defect at some point—a significant concern for safety-conscious buyers. This is a genuinely risky cohort, and the median CarhunchScore of 50 reflects that underlying unreliability.

These machines are running light mileage for their age (median 4,083 miles), yet still accumulating an average of 1.59 failures and 7.2 advisories per test, suggesting design or build quality issues rather than age-related wear. Before committing to one, have a pre-purchase inspection focus on brakes, electrics, and frame integrity—the types of failures that typically account for those dangerous defects.

We have limited data for the 2016 Rieju Mrt — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

74%

UK average ~80%

Below average

Dangerous (ever)

47.5%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

1.59

Over 5.1 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

Middle half: 2k–7k

For context

These stats describe 118 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 118 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Lighting 46%

Rear reflector missing · Drive chain slightly loose · All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute

Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Other issues 32.7%

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive

Brake wear 27.7%

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied · Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort · Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Tyre wear 23.8%

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Suspension & steering 23.3%

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play · Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil · Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil · …

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Exhaust & emissions 19.8%

Exhaust noisy

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2016.

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Before you buy a 2016 Rieju Mrt

Based on MOT data from 118 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 47.5% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Mileage Distribution

Most 2016 Rieju Mrt vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

4,083

typical

2,254

low mileage

7,267

high mileage

Half of all 2016 Rieju Mrt vehicles fall between 2,254 and 7,267 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 2,254 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 2,254–7,267 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2016 Rieju Mrts sit.

⚠ Over 9,810 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2016 Rieju Mrt — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 44% of 2016 Rieju Mrts are still active.

Numbers are declining — 32 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (44% of peak).

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2019–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

5.1

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.59

Avg failures per vehicle

7.2

Avg advisories per vehicle

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