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HJ02 VEX

2002 Suzuki Marauder

Yellow Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

32,015 mi
Last recorded32,015 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Marauder11,276 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ02 VEX
MakeSuzuki
ModelMarauder
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 32,015 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 31,564 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Lower Brake caliper travel close to excessive (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 30,789 miles

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 29,865 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Swing arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside engine casing loose

Offside Front Lower Brake disc worn, but not excessively Disc scored but not reducing efficiency (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2023 29,855 miles

Central Front Upper Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Swing arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside engine casing loose

Offside Front Lower Brake disc worn, but not excessively Disc scored but not reducing efficiency (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 28,195 miles

Central Front Lower Front tyre has evidence of minor cracking. Tyre structure is not affected.

Pass 16 Jan 2021 24,921 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 24,921 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 30,595 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 20,576 miles

exhaust system noisy

Pass 26 Jun 2017 9,481 miles

Rear brake pedal action stiff

Pass 2 Jul 2016 5,902 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 5,735 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 4,953 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 4,953 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 4,685 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 3,655 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Marauder?

Based on 1,224 MOT tests across 104 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
639
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
104
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 17
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 17
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 17
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released 13
Drive chain excessively loose 13
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HJ02 VEX is a 2002 Suzuki Marauder in Yellow with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2002 Suzuki Marauder models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 11,276 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki Marauder fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 17 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HJ02 VEX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Marauder typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 24 years old, this Suzuki Marauder is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HJ02 VEX registered?

HJ02 VEX is a 2002 Suzuki Marauder, first registered on 17 April 2002.

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