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FT12 EVX

2012 Rieju RS2

Green Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2025
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

17 mi
Last recorded17 miles
Recorded on2 May 2024
Typical for 2012 Rieju RS28,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT12 EVX
MakeRieju
ModelRS2
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2024 17 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 2 May 2024 17 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 29 Feb 2024 27 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam head lamps wired incorrectly (4.1.3 (b))

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted 2 X Split links fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Rotation incorrect way (5.2.3 (i))

Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp not working Rear brake lever (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.4 (a))

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released front lever (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Inner body work insecure

Chain guard missing ()

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Mudguard insecure ()

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

Offside Outer Body work insecure

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose rubber mount (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 2 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 13,284 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 9,307 miles

Cut in front tyre

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Long car type valves fitted

Throttle action stiff

Pass 25 Jul 2016 8,301 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 25 Jul 2016 8,301 miles

Brake pedal is damaged and the brake cannot be readily applied Stop bolt missing allows pin to drop out of master cylinder (3.1.3c)

Direction indicator incorrect colour All (1.5.1b)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride Chain adjuster bolts loose both (6.2.1h)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Near side fairing broken not insecure

Near side inner fairing panel loose but not insecure

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 6,760 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Mudguard Missing

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1a)

Fail 10 Aug 2015 6,756 miles

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

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Mudguard Missing

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1a)

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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FT12 EVX is a 2012 Rieju RS2 in Green with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2012 Rieju RS2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 8,301 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 FT12 EVX, 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 14 years old, this Rieju RS2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FT12 EVX is a 2012 Rieju RS2, first registered on 6 June 2012.

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