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X996 MKN

2000 Rieju RS1

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

3,600 mi
Last recorded3,600 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2008
Typical for 2000 Rieju RS16,486 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX996 MKN
MakeRieju
ModelRS1
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2008 3,600 miles

Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated and function impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Clutch cable damaged

Pass 17 Apr 2007 2,957 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 2,957 miles

Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2005 10,259 miles

Nearside Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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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X996 MKN is a 2000 Rieju RS1 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X996 MKN, 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 X996 MKN registered?

X996 MKN is a 2000 Rieju RS1, first registered on 6 October 2000.

Is X996 MKN safe to buy?

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