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V994 KGP

1999 Rieju RS1

Yellow Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2025
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

9,254 mi
Last recorded9,254 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Rieju RS19,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV994 KGP
MakeRieju
ModelRS1
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Oct 2025 9,254 miles

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

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel fixing loose (single fixing) (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2024 9,244 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2024 9,244 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 May 2023 9,012 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2023 9,012 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 9,010 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Apr 2022 9,010 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2017 9,010 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2017 9,010 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 8,673 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 12,921 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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V994 KGP is a 1999 Rieju RS1 in Yellow with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1999 Rieju RS1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.3% with a typical mileage of 9,012 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 RS1 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 55 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V994 KGP, 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 27 years old, this Rieju RS1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V994 KGP registered?

V994 KGP is a 1999 Rieju RS1, first registered on 21 December 1999.

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