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EU04 CTE

2004 Rieju RS2 50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2014
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

5,507 mi
Last recorded5,507 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2013
Typical for 2004 Rieju RS2 508,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU04 CTE
MakeRieju
ModelRS2 50
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2013 5,507 miles

Fairing insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Fail 7 Jun 2013 5,507 miles

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Fairing insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 15,755 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 15,745 miles

Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 13,784 miles

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

oil contamination very close to front caliper

Fail 3 Jun 2010 13,777 miles

Rear Brake pipe likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

oil contamination very close to front caliper

Pass 15 Oct 2007 6,971 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 6,971 miles

Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

How Reliable is the Rieju RS2 50?

Based on 892 MOT tests across 170 vehicles.

63.3%
Pass Rate
1,060
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
170
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 62
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 58
Drive chain excessively loose 32
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 30
wheel bearings have excessive free play 27
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EU04 CTE is a 2004 Rieju RS2 50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2004 Rieju RS2 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.4% with a typical mileage of 8,989 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rieju RS2 50 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 62 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EU04 CTE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rieju RS2 50 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Rieju RS2 50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EU04 CTE is a 2004 Rieju RS2 50, first registered on 4 June 2004.

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