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R456 GCV

1998 Rieju RS1

Grey Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

19,963 mi
Last recorded19,963 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2005
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR456 GCV
MakeRieju
ModelRS1
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2005 19,963 miles

Direction indicators begining to discolour.

Speedometer not registering on test ride.

headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Fail 29 Oct 2005 19,963 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Front Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

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

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Rear Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Nearside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b) DANGEROUS

Direction indicators begining to discolour

headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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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R456 GCV is a 1998 Rieju RS1 in Grey with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R456 GCV, 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 28 years old, this Rieju RS1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R456 GCV registered?

R456 GCV is a 1998 Rieju RS1, first registered on 16 April 1998.

Is R456 GCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R456 GCV shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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