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YN04 HFB

2004 Rieju RS2

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Rieju RS211,572 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN04 HFB
MakeRieju
ModelRS2
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2021

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 28 Sep 2021

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect Kick up to the right (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 20 Aug 2021

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Aug 2021

Fuel cap ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front guard slightly damaged

Fail 7 Jan 2013 9,617 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Nearside Steering lock stop maladjusted (2.1.3)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

insecure fuel tank..

Pass 15 Jan 2010 6,666 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 6,625 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 4,812 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 3,850 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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 HFB is a 2004 Rieju RS2 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 HFB, 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 HFB is a 2004 Rieju RS2, first registered on 27 April 2004.

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