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Y733 APW

2001 Rieju RS1

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

17,998 mi
Last recorded17,998 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Rieju RS111,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY733 APW
MakeRieju
ModelRS1
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2014 17,998 miles

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

Rear Brake linkage clevis joint slightly worn (3.2.A1d)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

SLIGHT BIND ON REAR BRAKE

Fail 30 Dec 2014 17,994 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

Rear Brake linkage clevis joint slightly worn (3.2.A1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 7,798 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 5,720 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 15,403 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Fail 7 May 2010 15,403 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 14 May 2009 14,507 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 25 Mar 2009 14,498 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Plate brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.B2b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 14,407 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

nearside bar grip slightly deteriorated

neutral light not working

offside bargtip slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Apr 2006 12,546 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

headlamp masks/converters fitted

non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 3 Apr 2006 12,546 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

headlamp masks/converters fitted

non obligatory mirror damaged

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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Y733 APW is a 2001 Rieju RS1 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y733 APW, 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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Y733 APW is a 2001 Rieju RS1, first registered on 23 April 2001.

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