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SM17 YVX

2017 Rieju Marathon

Multi-colour Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2025
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

Typical for 2017 Rieju Marathon7,834 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM17 YVX
MakeRieju
ModelMarathon
Year2017
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2024

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2023 8,437 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake caliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Handlebar mounting insecure (2.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Pillion seat with a defective supporting structure BOLT MISSING (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.4 (a))

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2021 8,410 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn lower linkage both bushes/bearings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Drive chain slightly tight links corroded (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Nearside Front Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Offside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute both rear (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 5,875 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

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

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2020 5,875 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

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

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

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Headlamp slightly discoloured (4.1.4 (a))

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

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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SM17 YVX is a 2017 Rieju Marathon in Multi-colour with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 SM17 YVX registered?

SM17 YVX is a 2017 Rieju Marathon, first registered on 9 August 2017.

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