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EU53 NKH

2003 Rieju RS2

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

12,087 mi
Last recorded12,087 miles
Recorded on25 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Rieju RS212,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 NKH
MakeRieju
ModelRS2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2023 12,087 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 11,643 miles
Pass 8 May 2021 10,216 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2016 25,074 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 24,678 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 24,667 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of the horn (1.2.2c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 2 Dec 2014 23,061 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 23,061 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 20,913 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 20,913 miles

Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 14,999 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 10,618 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

chain in poor condition

front brake lever has maximum amount of free play

rear brake light on maximum travel

rear number plate slightly damaged

Fail 26 Mar 2010 10,615 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

chain in poor condition

front brake lever has maximum amount of free play

rear brake light on maximum travel

rear number plate slightly damaged

Pass 2 May 2009
Fail 2 May 2009 7,360 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 5,699 miles

Dip beam low output

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

How Reliable is the Rieju RS2?

Based on 2,094 MOT tests across 369 vehicles.

64.1%
Pass Rate
1,160
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
369
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 99
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 89
wheel bearings have excessive free play 69
Drive chain excessively loose 66
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 56
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EU53 NKH is a 2003 Rieju RS2 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2003 Rieju RS2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 12,160 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rieju RS2 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 99 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EU53 NKH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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EU53 NKH is a 2003 Rieju RS2, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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