Moto Roma Roadrunner 100 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Moto Roma Roadrunner 100 reliable? We analysed 481 real MOT tests across 135 vehicles to find out.
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The Moto Roma Roadrunner 100 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include steering headbearing has excessive free play, tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm and headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Moto Roma Roadrunner 100.
Moto Roma Roadrunner 100 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Moto Roma Roadrunner 100. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Moto Roma Roadrunner 100 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Moto Roma Roadrunner 100 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Moto Roma Roadrunner 100 Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Moto Roma Roadrunner 100 fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Moto Roma Roadrunner 100 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Moto Roma Roadrunner 100 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Moto Roma Roadrunner 100 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Moto Roma Roadrunner 100 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 64 | 81.3% | 2,726 | 7,335 | 14,510 |
| 2004 | 63 | 74.6% | 5,884 | 8,545 | 11,393 |
| 2003 | 118 | 72.9% | 2,688 | 9,895 | 13,348 |
| 2001 | 87 | 79.3% | 5,640 | 8,357 | 10,171 |
| 1999 | 67 | 80.6% | 3,834 | 12,308 | 17,778 |
How Long Does a Moto Roma Roadrunner 100 Last?
Based on 135 Moto Roma Roadrunner 100 vehicles on UK roads.
Moto Roma Roadrunner 100 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Moto Roma Roadrunner 100 MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Moto Roma Roadrunner 100
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
81.3% MOT pass rate from 64 tests
72.9% MOT pass rate from 118 tests
The best year to buy a used Moto Roma Roadrunner 100 is 2005, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 81.3% across 64 tests. The 2003 model year has the lowest pass rate at 72.9% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Moto Roma Roadrunner 100 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moto Roma Roadrunner 100 THIS CAR | 77.8% | 481 | 8,357 mi | 27 yrs |
| Moto Roma Virage 125 | 72.9% | 1,087 | 6,710 mi | 26 yrs |
| Moto Roma Go Go 50 | 76.9% | 986 | 6,880 mi | 27 yrs |
| Moto Roma Mrx 125 | 65.5% | 828 | 8,086 mi | 24 yrs |
| Bsa D14 | 90.5% | 462 | 12,979 mi | 58 yrs |
Compared to the Moto Roma Virage 125 (72.9% pass rate) and the Moto Roma Go Go 50 (76.9% pass rate), the Moto Roma Roadrunner 100 outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Moto Roma Roadrunner 100 has an overall MOT pass rate of 77.8% across 481 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Moto Roma Roadrunner 100 are steering headbearing has excessive free play (14 recorded failures), tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (9), and headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (7). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Moto Roma Roadrunner 100 owner drives around 630 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Moto Roma Roadrunner 100 models stay on UK roads for around 27 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.