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FY02 GYF

2002 Rieju RS1

Purple Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

17,180 mi
Last recorded17,180 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY02 GYF
MakeRieju
ModelRS1
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2011 17,180 miles

light misting of oil on front forks

rear brake lever pivot worn

slight increase revs on right lock

Fail 4 Jul 2011 17,158 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2010 15,710 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 13,527 miles

rear brake pads near limit

Fail 28 Jul 2008 13,527 miles

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

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

rear brake pads near limit

Pass 20 Apr 2007 11,835 miles

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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FY02 GYF is a 2002 Rieju RS1 in Purple with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FY02 GYF, 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 24 years old, this Rieju RS1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FY02 GYF is a 2002 Rieju RS1, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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