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X914 BAM

2001 Rieju RS1

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

6,582 mi
Last recorded6,582 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2011
Typical for 2001 Rieju RS111,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX914 BAM
MakeRieju
ModelRS1
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2011 6,582 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Brake pedal is inoperative (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a) DANGEROUS

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in rear tyre

Suspect front brake hydraulic leak

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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X914 BAM is a 2001 Rieju RS1 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 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 X914 BAM, 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 X914 BAM registered?

X914 BAM is a 2001 Rieju RS1, first registered on 25 January 2001.

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