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YN04 GVJ

2004 Rieju RS2

Blue Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

12,274 mi
Last recorded12,274 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Rieju RS211,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN04 GVJ
MakeRieju
ModelRS2
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 12,274 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 12,273 miles

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Stop lamp not working hand control (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 115,798 miles

steering head bearings slightly notchy

Fail 6 Oct 2017 11,574 miles

Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

engine does not idle

Fail 28 Apr 2017 11,570 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride engine mount locking nut (6.2.1h)

Motorcycle structure adversely modified front footpeg mounting (6.1.1b)

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

Steering movement excessively rough with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

offside fork has slight damage

Pass 19 Jan 2015 20,060 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 16 Jan 2015 20,050 miles

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

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 15 Oct 2013 20,044 miles

Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Steering lock stop maladjusted (2.1.3)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

some play in rear shocker bush

Pass 29 Sep 2012 19,452 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2012 19,452 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 13,249 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2011 13,247 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Sep 2010 8,369 miles

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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YN04 GVJ is a 2004 Rieju RS2 in Blue with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

Across all 2004 Rieju RS2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.4% with a typical mileage of 11,572 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 YN04 GVJ, 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 22 years old, this Rieju RS2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YN04 GVJ is a 2004 Rieju RS2, first registered on 9 May 2004.

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