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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the SWM RS. Check any RS by registration number below.

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94.6%

Avg Pass Rate

+1.5%

vs SWM Avg

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Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

SWM RS — MOT Reliability Overview

The SWM RS has an average MOT pass rate of 94.6%, which is 1.5 percentage points above the SWM brand average of 93.1%. This is a strong result, indicating that the RS is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used SWM RS, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the SWM RS performs at MOT across different model years.

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Based on 37 vehicles

94.6%Excellent
SWM average: 93.1%
Mileage at 5yr

4k mi

Other SWM Models

Compare MOT reliability across SWM models.

SWM Silver Vase

94.4% pass rate

SWM SM

93.8% pass rate

SWM Superdual X

100.0% pass rate

SWM Rs 125 R

78.6% pass rate

SWM Superdual

100.0% pass rate

SWM Gran Milano

95.8% pass rate

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See detailed fault analysis for SWM RS

SWM RS — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the SWM RS MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the SWM RS?
The average MOT pass rate for the SWM RS is 94.6% compared to the SWM average of 93.1%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a SWM RS?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the SWM RS reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 94.6%, the SWM RS is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a SWM RS?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a SWM RS?
Typical mileage for the SWM RS: 4,113 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used RS to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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