Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2014 Rieju RS?

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 2014 Rieju RS?

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 2014 Rieju RS?

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 2014 Rieju RS vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

33% 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 2014 Rieju RS reliable?

Based on MOT data from 107 vehicles, the 2014 Rieju RS has a first-time MOT pass rate of 73.8%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2014 Rieju RS?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2014 Rieju RS are: Drive chain slightly loose (38% of vehicles), Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (19% of vehicles), Exhaust noisy (16.8% 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 2014 Rieju RS?

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 RS (2014)

107 real MOT outcomes analysed • 73.8% first-time pass rate

2014 Rieju RS

CarHunch analysed 107 real MOT records for the 2014 Rieju RS. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2014 RIEJU RS has a first-time pass rate of 73.8%, which sits 6 percentage points below the UK average of 80%—a meaningful gap that suggests reliability issues are more common here than the typical car. More concerning, nearly one in three vehicles (32.7%) have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, well above what you'd want to see in a used bike purchase.

These machines are running low mileage for their age—a median of just 7,655 miles—which might suggest light use or storage, yet they still average 1.38 failures per test and 5.5 advisories, pointing to age-related and condition problems rather than wear. If you're seriously considering one, have an independent inspection focus on structural integrity and brake systems, since the dangerous defect rate hints at systemic issues in those areas.

We have limited data for the 2014 Rieju RS — 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

73.8%

UK average ~80%

Below average

Dangerous (ever)

32.7%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

1.38

Over 4.6 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

Middle half: 5k–14k

For context

These stats describe 107 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 107 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Lighting 38%

Drive chain slightly loose · Rear reflector missing · Headlamp not working on dipped beam · …

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

Tyre wear 19%

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.

Exhaust & emissions 16.8%

Exhaust noisy

Brake wear 15.1%

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit · 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.

Suspension & steering 13.4%

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak · Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated · 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.

Other issues 13.4%

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive · Drive chain excessively loose

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2014.

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Based on MOT data from 107 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 32.7% 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 2014 Rieju RS 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.

7,655

typical

4,971

low mileage

13,659

high mileage

Half of all 2014 Rieju RS vehicles fall between 4,971 and 13,659 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 4,971 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.

✓ 4,971–13,659 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2014 Rieju RSs sit.

⚠ Over 18,439 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2014 Rieju RS — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 19% of 2014 Rieju RSs are still active.

Numbers are declining — 13 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (19% of peak).

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
* 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

4.6

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.38

Avg failures per vehicle

5.5

Avg advisories per vehicle

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