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OU09 AVE

2009 Rieju RS2

Orange Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

20,855 mi
Last recorded20,855 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2009 Rieju RS27,733 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU09 AVE
MakeRieju
ModelRS2
Year2009
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2020 20,855 miles

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pedal is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 19,064 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2019 19,064 miles

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

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

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 17,996 miles

Rear advise rear brake attention

Fail 4 Oct 2016 17,996 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Pass 15 May 2015 17,996 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 17,996 miles

Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 17,106 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2014 17,106 miles

Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 15,441 miles

Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 9 Apr 2013 15,441 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 14,581 miles

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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OU09 AVE is a 2009 Rieju RS2 in Orange with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2009 Rieju RS2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 7,733 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 OU09 AVE, 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 17 years old, this Rieju RS2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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OU09 AVE is a 2009 Rieju RS2, first registered on 14 April 2009.

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