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Y173 UKP

2001 Rieju RS1

Yellow Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2011
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

5,378 mi
Last recorded5,378 miles
Recorded on11 May 2010
Typical for 2001 Rieju RS111,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY173 UKP
MakeRieju
ModelRS1
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2010 5,378 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 5,377 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

Pass 5 May 2006 4,525 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 4,525 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2006 4,503 miles

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

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

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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Y173 UKP is a 2001 Rieju RS1 in Yellow with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 Y173 UKP, 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 Y173 UKP registered?

Y173 UKP is a 2001 Rieju RS1, first registered on 5 May 2001.

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