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DP66 VLJ

2017 Rieju Marathon

Multi-colour Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

28,400 mi
Last recorded28,400 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Rieju Marathon7,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP66 VLJ
MakeRieju
ModelMarathon
Year2017
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 28,400 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2025 28,328 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 25,912 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 22,640 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 19,307 miles

Brake pivot worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 15,864 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 15,850 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 12,355 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 9,239 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort roller tester indicates slight run out in rear disc (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 13 Jan 2020 9,215 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front tyre under inflated

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort roller tester indicates slight run out in rear disc (1.2.1 (e))

Rear brake pedal travel adjuster bolt missing

Rear tyre under inflated

How Reliable is the Rieju Marathon?

Based on 1,491 MOT tests across 327 vehicles.

69.6%
Pass Rate
837
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
327
On UK Roads
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DP66 VLJ is a 2017 Rieju Marathon in Multi-colour with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2017 Rieju Marathon models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 7,834 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Rieju Marathon typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 9 years old, this Rieju Marathon is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DP66 VLJ registered?

DP66 VLJ is a 2017 Rieju Marathon, first registered on 17 February 2017.

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