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LJ03 HTY

2003 Rieju RS1

Yellow Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

11,812 mi
Last recorded11,812 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2009
Typical for 2003 Rieju RS114,313 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 HTY
MakeRieju
ModelRS1
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2009 11,812 miles

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

Rear Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 11,812 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 11,812 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 15,148 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 15,146 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 15,147 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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LJ03 HTY is a 2003 Rieju RS1 in Yellow with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LJ03 HTY, 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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What year was LJ03 HTY registered?

LJ03 HTY is a 2003 Rieju RS1, first registered on 14 June 2003.

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