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OU08 HLC

2008 Rieju RS2 50

Black Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2025
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

17,647 mi
Last recorded17,647 miles
Recorded on18 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Rieju RS2 5012,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU08 HLC
MakeRieju
ModelRS2 50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc
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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2024 17,647 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2024 17,647 miles

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

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 May 2024 17,643 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too low Dipped beam (4.1.2 (a))

Front Stop lamp not working Brake lever (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Suspension arm has an unsafe modification Exhaust fouling on suspension arm (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 14,500 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 14,500 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Aug 2022 14,500 miles

Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned N/S & O/S Front (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Front Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine smoky

Front Nail in tyre

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

Front wheel bearing slightly noisy when rotated

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied Also damaged (1.1.2 (d))

rear seat is missing

Pass 4 Feb 2021 13,090 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 12,462 miles

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 11,341 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2014 11,325 miles

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

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

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 10,478 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 8,430 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 7,730 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 7,722 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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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OU08 HLC is a 2008 Rieju RS2 50 in Black with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2008 Rieju RS2 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.4% with a typical mileage of 12,508 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 OU08 HLC, 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 18 years old, this Rieju RS2 50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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OU08 HLC is a 2008 Rieju RS2 50, first registered on 29 July 2008.

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