Riley Kestrel statistics

• Licensed in Great Britain 119 +3.5% on a year earlier
• Declared SORN 42 Off the road, not taxed
• Rank by number licensed No. 1,117 of 1,159 models we cover
• Licensed in 1994 184 when this data begins
• Declared off the road 26.1% of those still registered are SORN
• Most common fuel Petrol 100.0% of those licensed

How many Riley Kestrels are left in Great Britain?

There were 119 Riley Kestrels licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 42 declared off the road (SORN). That is 35.3% fewer than the 184 licensed in 1994, when this data begins.

Riley Kestrel MOT reliability

There were not enough MOT tests of Riley Kestrels in 2025 to publish reliable figures: we need at least 1,000 tests of cars aged three and over. Cars have their first MOT at three years old, so newer models appear once they reach that age. How we work out MOT figures.

Riley Kestrel engine sizes and fuel types

Of the 121 Riley Kestrels licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 55.4% have an engine of 1,001cc to 1,100cc, and 24.8% have an engine of 1,201cc to 1,300cc.

United Kingdom figures from DfT table VEH0220 (licensed cars at the end of each year, SORN excluded), so they differ slightly from the Great Britain counts elsewhere on this page. How we use engine sizes.

Riley Kestrel safety recalls

We found no recalls for the Riley Kestrel in DVSA’s records since 1992. That does not mean none apply: DVSA sometimes records a recall under a range or chassis name we cannot match to a model. Check a specific car on GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check.

A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Riley Kestrel. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a dealer. How we match recalls to models.

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