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AE09 HMX

2009 Rieju Tango

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2020
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

19,592 mi
Last recorded19,592 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2019
Typical for 2009 Rieju Tango8,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE09 HMX
MakeRieju
ModelTango
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2019 19,592 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2019 19,580 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain sprocket so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2018 15,639 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2015 11,700 miles

Clutch lever securing nut missing - replaced P.R.S

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 11,700 miles

Clutch lever securing nut missing - replaced P.R.S

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 10,121 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2014 10,118 miles

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 9,416 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 9,416 miles

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Fail 31 May 2012 7,528 miles

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

Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

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

Pass 31 May 2012 7,528 miles

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

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

How Reliable is the Rieju Tango?

Based on 561 MOT tests across 118 vehicles.

77.4%
Pass Rate
254
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
118
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Drive chain excessively loose 4
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 4
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AE09 HMX is a 2009 Rieju Tango in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2009 Rieju Tango models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 8,227 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 Tango fails its MOT is drive chain excessively loose, accounting for 4 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE09 HMX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rieju Tango typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 17 years old, this Rieju Tango is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AE09 HMX is a 2009 Rieju Tango, first registered on 1 May 2009.

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