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OU05 LWT

2005 Rieju RS2 50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

25,291 mi
Last recorded25,291 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Rieju RS2 5011,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 LWT
MakeRieju
ModelRS2 50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2024 25,291 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 25,287 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 May 2022 25,286 miles

Rear Brake caliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2017 24,417 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 15 Feb 2017 24,400 miles

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

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies does not work when front brake applied (1.3.1a)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6) DANGEROUS

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

oil contamination on front tyre

Pass 11 Feb 2016 22,101 miles

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

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 26 Aug 2015 22,100 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 16,640 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 20 May 2013 15,715 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 13,766 miles
Fail 5 May 2012 13,716 miles

Nearside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 12,509 miles

Long car type valve fitted to rear wheel

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 17 May 2010 12,488 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 12,488 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Fuel cap mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.2c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2008 9,268 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2008 9,268 miles

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

How Reliable is the Rieju RS2 50?

Based on 892 MOT tests across 170 vehicles.

63.3%
Pass Rate
1,060
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
170
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 62
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 58
Drive chain excessively loose 32
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 30
wheel bearings have excessive free play 27
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OU05 LWT is a 2005 Rieju RS2 50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2005 Rieju RS2 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 11,104 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 50 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 62 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OU05 LWT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rieju RS2 50 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Rieju RS2 50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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OU05 LWT is a 2005 Rieju RS2 50, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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