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YN53 TJZ

2003 Rieju RS2

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2014
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

18,725 mi
Last recorded18,725 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Rieju RS212,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN53 TJZ
MakeRieju
ModelRS2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2013 18,725 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Chain guard missing

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

Fail 9 Nov 2013 18,725 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Chain guard missing

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 17,630 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 26 Nov 2012 17,630 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 15,335 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 26 Mar 2009 15,335 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

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

Fail 1 Nov 2008 15,335 miles

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

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

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

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 1 Nov 2007 9,291 miles

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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YN53 TJZ is a 2003 Rieju RS2 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YN53 TJZ, 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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YN53 TJZ is a 2003 Rieju RS2, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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