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WA53 EWJ

2003 Rieju RS2

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2018
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

28,878 mi
Last recorded28,878 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Rieju RS212,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 EWJ
MakeRieju
ModelRS2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Jul 2018 28,878 miles

All direction indicators not working All (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc contaminated Contaminated with oil (1.1.14 (b))

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

Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

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

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Chain too tight

Exhaust fouling on rear swingarm

Pass 6 Apr 2017 27,165 miles

Brake lever slightly damaged (3.2.A1c)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 6 Apr 2017 27,165 miles

Brake lever slightly damaged (3.2.A1c)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 26,903 miles

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front tyre showing signs of ageing

Pass 2 Feb 2008 23,909 miles

Centre Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 21,174 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 21,168 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

How Reliable is the Rieju RS2?

Based on 2,094 MOT tests across 369 vehicles.

64.1%
Pass Rate
1,160
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
369
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 99
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 89
wheel bearings have excessive free play 69
Drive chain excessively loose 66
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 56
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WA53 EWJ is a 2003 Rieju RS2 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2003 Rieju RS2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 12,160 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 RS2 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 99 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WA53 EWJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rieju RS2 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Rieju RS2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WA53 EWJ registered?

WA53 EWJ is a 2003 Rieju RS2, first registered on 13 September 2003.

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