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YN53 TKA

2003 Rieju RS2

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2019
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

16,136 mi
Last recorded16,136 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Rieju RS212,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN53 TKA
MakeRieju
ModelRS2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2018 16,136 miles

Oil leak

Surface corrosion to motorcycle frame

Fail 1 Oct 2018 16,135 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Headlamp aim not tested Too dim for beam pattern to be assessed (4.1.2 (b))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp not working From operation by front brake control (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak

Surface corrosion to motorcycle frame

Pass 23 May 2017 16,111 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 11 May 2017 16,102 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2016 8,441 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 8,437 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.6.B.1)

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 8,190 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2010 8,190 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2010 8,179 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by taut cables (2.1.2c)

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 6,951 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Motorcycle structure slightly insecure (6.1.1c)

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

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 TKA is a 2003 Rieju RS2 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 TKA, 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 TKA is a 2003 Rieju RS2, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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