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DK53 HVR

2003 Rieju RS1

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

10,355 mi
Last recorded10,355 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2012
Typical for 2003 Rieju RS114,313 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 HVR
MakeRieju
ModelRS1
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2012 10,355 miles

Chain guard fouling another component (6.2.1c)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

side stand bent to excess

Pass 23 May 2011 5,532 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 9,187 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 4,007 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 4,007 miles

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

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

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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DK53 HVR is a 2003 Rieju RS1 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2003 Rieju RS1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.1% with a typical mileage of 14,313 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 DK53 HVR, 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 23 years old, this Rieju RS1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DK53 HVR registered?

DK53 HVR is a 2003 Rieju RS1, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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