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NV65 BWO

2016 Rieju Marathon

Multi-colour Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

8,419 mi
Last recorded8,419 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Rieju Marathon3,858 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV65 BWO
MakeRieju
ModelMarathon
Year2016
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 8,419 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 2,559 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 1,911 miles

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2023 1,904 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket excessively loose rear bolt lose, could contact swingarm (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 780 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 771 miles

Front Tyre is unsuitable (5.2.3 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre is unsuitable (5.2.3 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 1 miles

Daytime running only

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2021 1 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 17 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2020 8 miles

All direction indicators missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre is unsuitable (5.2.3 (a))

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

Rear Tyre is unsuitable (5.2.3 (a))

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

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

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

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

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

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

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

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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NV65 BWO is a 2016 Rieju Marathon in Multi-colour with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2016 Rieju Marathon models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 3,858 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 10 years old, this Rieju Marathon is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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NV65 BWO is a 2016 Rieju Marathon, first registered on 26 January 2016.

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