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FN04 HCL

2004 Rieju RS2

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

23,884 mi
Last recorded23,884 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Rieju RS211,572 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN04 HCL
MakeRieju
ModelRS2
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2016 23,884 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 23,874 miles

Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 22,887 miles

front mudguard missing

not able to assess condition of rear brake linings

Pass 3 Apr 2013 20,064 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 20,052 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

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

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 19,696 miles

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

Seized links in drive chain

Fail 2 Jul 2011 19,696 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Seized links in drive chain

Fail 19 Apr 2011 19,696 miles

Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 19,696 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2009 19,696 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

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

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2008 18,598 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 17,139 miles

Chain guard missing

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Fail 17 Oct 2007 17,139 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Chain guard missing

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(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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FN04 HCL is a 2004 Rieju RS2 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 2004 Rieju RS2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.4% with a typical mileage of 11,572 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 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 99 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FN04 HCL, 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 22 years old, this Rieju RS2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FN04 HCL is a 2004 Rieju RS2, first registered on 5 April 2004.

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