Beta RR MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

4.0 points below the fleet average of 86.5%. The examples tested do not cover a wide enough spread of ages and mileages to compare fairly against the rest of the fleet, so no rank is claimed; the failure record below stands on its own.

DVSA recorded wording

Most common failure items

Share of failed Beta RR tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several, so these do not sum to 100%.

1. 1.A wheel bearing with excessive play30.1%

   22 occurrences

2. 2.Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements26.0%

   19 occurrences

3. 3.Reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear24.7%

   18 occurrences

4. 4.Audible warning not working23.3%

   17 occurrences

5. 5.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely20.5%

   15 occurrences

6. 6.A wheel bearing excessively rough19.2%

   14 occurrences

7. 7.A lamp missing or inoperative13.7%

   10 occurrences

8. 8.Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning13.7%

   10 occurrences

9. 9.A stop lamp(s) does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls or remains on when the brakes are released8.2%

   6 occurrences

10. 10.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm6.8%

    5 occurrences

11. 11.A wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up5.5%

    4 occurrences

12. 12.A shock absorber bush excessively worn5.5%

    4 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Beta RR tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.A wheel bearing with excessive play9.9%

   79 tests

2. 2.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely3.6%

   29 tests

3. 3.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm3.3%

   26 tests

4. 4.Brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn2.5%

   20 tests

5. 5.A shock absorber bush excessively worn2.4%

   19 tests

6. 6.Chain guard missing1.9%

   15 tests

7. 7.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn1.9%

   15 tests

8. 8.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn1.9%

   15 tests

How wear changes the picture

RR pass rate by age and registration year

What gets tested

The RR fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

2,114

Test classes

class 2: 781 · class 1: 14

Compare within the range

Other Beta motorcycles

• Beta Xtrainer84.8% raw
• All Beta motorcycles

Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Beta RR?

82.5% unadjusted, from 795 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Beta RR fail its MOT on?

"A wheel bearing with excessive play" is recorded in 30.1% of failed Beta RR tests, followed by "Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements" (26.0%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a Beta RR usually have at its MOT?

2,114 miles on average across every age tested, so a description of the fleet rather than an annual figure. Motorcycle mileages are low and vary enormously with use; a commuter bike and a weekend bike of the same age can differ by a factor of ten.