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Y793 HKY

2001 Rieju RS1

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

24,836 mi
Last recorded24,836 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2009
Typical for 2001 Rieju RS111,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY793 HKY
MakeRieju
ModelRS1
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2009 24,836 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 29 Oct 2009 24,836 miles

Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2007 20,302 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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Y793 HKY is a 2001 Rieju RS1 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y793 HKY, 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 Y793 HKY registered?

Y793 HKY is a 2001 Rieju RS1, first registered on 1 June 2001.

Is Y793 HKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y793 HKY shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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