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VO03 MEV

2003 Rieju RS2 50

Yellow Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2025
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

19,287 mi
Last recorded19,287 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Rieju RS2 5011,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 MEV
MakeRieju
ModelRS2 50
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2024 19,287 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2023 18,417 miles

Rear Outer Rear chain guard not fitted at tine of test

Fail 12 Jun 2023 18,398 miles

Central Front Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Central Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Outer Rear chain guard not fitted at tine of test

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 16,919 miles

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front tyre perished

Front wheel bearing slightly rough

Pillion Seat and foot rests missing

Rear tyre perished

Fail 13 Jul 2015 16,863 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 16,863 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 16,822 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

advise rear seat removed and no rear foot pegs fitted at time of test !

Pass 14 Oct 2008 16,614 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 16,614 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 13,914 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 8,589 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 8,589 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

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

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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VO03 MEV is a 2003 Rieju RS2 50 in Yellow with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Rieju RS2 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 11,650 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 VO03 MEV, 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 23 years old, this Rieju RS2 50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VO03 MEV is a 2003 Rieju RS2 50, first registered on 3 July 2003.

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