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W47 VGJ

2000 Rieju RS1

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

10,021 mi
Last recorded10,021 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2013
Typical for 2000 Rieju RS16,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW47 VGJ
MakeRieju
ModelRS1
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 16 Nov 2013 10,021 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

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

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 sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

general frame corosion

throttle cable loose

Pass 16 Sep 2009 7,713 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 6,886 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2005 2,659 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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W47 VGJ is a 2000 Rieju RS1 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2000 Rieju RS1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 56.6% with a typical mileage of 6,486 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 W47 VGJ, 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 26 years old, this Rieju RS1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W47 VGJ registered?

W47 VGJ is a 2000 Rieju RS1, first registered on 10 March 2000.

Is W47 VGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W47 VGJ shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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