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S238 CAA

1998 Suzuki Marauder

Green Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

36,848 mi
Last recorded36,848 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2022
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Marauder10,046 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS238 CAA
MakeSuzuki
ModelMarauder
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2022 36,848 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 35,792 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 35,005 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp mask fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2017 34,628 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2017 34,628 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 28,776 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 23,393 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 13 Jul 2015 23,393 miles

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 18,235 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 17,954 miles

front tyre perished

Pass 1 Jul 2010 17,486 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 16,930 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2008 15,571 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 19 Jun 2008 15,566 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2007 14,506 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 13,936 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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S238 CAA is a 1998 Suzuki Marauder in Green with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1998 Suzuki Marauder models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 10,046 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 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 S238 CAA, 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 28 years old, this Suzuki Marauder is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S238 CAA registered?

S238 CAA is a 1998 Suzuki Marauder, first registered on 8 October 1998.

Is S238 CAA safe to buy?

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