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FD03 EEJ

2003 Rieju RS1

Grey Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

13,837 mi
Last recorded13,837 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2009
Typical for 2003 Rieju RS114,313 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 EEJ
MakeRieju
ModelRS1
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2009 13,837 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Floor brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.C1b)

Floor brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.C1a)

Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Front Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure (2.4.A.2b)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure (2.4.A.2b)

Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2008 13,410 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 8 Oct 2008 13,410 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle damaged and function impaired (1.4.2a)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 6 Aug 2008 13,401 miles

Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 10,955 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Solo seat fitted no pillion pegs

Fail 9 Jul 2007 10,955 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Nearside Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 15 Jul 2006 8,108 miles

Solo seat fitted no rear pegs

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Rieju RS1?

Based on 422 MOT tests across 101 vehicles.

59.7%
Pass Rate
1,122
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
101
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 55
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 29
reflector on motorcycle missing 27
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 25
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 24
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FD03 EEJ is a 2003 Rieju RS1 in Grey with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 2003 Rieju RS1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.1% with a typical mileage of 14,313 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 RS1 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 55 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FD03 EEJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rieju RS1 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Rieju RS1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FD03 EEJ is a 2003 Rieju RS1, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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