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WA51 WHN

2001 Rieju RS1

Blue Petrol 47cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

11,721 mi
Last recorded11,721 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2011
Typical for 2001 Rieju RS111,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA51 WHN
MakeRieju
ModelRS1
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine47cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2011 11,721 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 11,719 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

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

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 10,872 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 9 Jan 2009 10,864 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2006 6,611 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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WA51 WHN is a 2001 Rieju RS1 in Blue with a 47cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2001 Rieju RS1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.5% with a typical mileage of 11,719 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 WA51 WHN, 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 25 years old, this Rieju RS1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WA51 WHN registered?

WA51 WHN is a 2001 Rieju RS1, first registered on 23 December 2001.

Is WA51 WHN safe to buy?

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