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W731 PCV

2000 Rieju RS1

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

5,687 mi
Last recorded5,687 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2009
Typical for 2000 Rieju RS16,486 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW731 PCV
MakeRieju
ModelRS1
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2009 5,687 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

No lights fitted at time of test

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

front brake hose badly routed

rear brake needs lots of pedal pressure, new pads fitted, not bedded in.

rear shock absorber upside down?

throttle cable badly routed

wiring trapped on full lh lock

Fail 27 Jul 2009 5,687 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

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

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

No lights fitted at time of test

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front brake hose badly routed

rear brake needs lots of pedal pressure, new pads fitted, not bedded in.

rear shock absorber upside down?

throttle cable badly routed

wiring trapped on full lh lock

Pass 8 Nov 2006 4,013 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 4,013 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(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 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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W731 PCV is a 2000 Rieju RS1 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2000 Rieju RS1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 56.6% with a typical mileage of 6,486 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 W731 PCV, 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 26 years old, this Rieju RS1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W731 PCV registered?

W731 PCV is a 2000 Rieju RS1, first registered on 10 August 2000.

Is W731 PCV safe to buy?

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