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WJ14 VYX

2014 Rieju Marathon

Multi-colour Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2014 Rieju Marathon6,952 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ14 VYX
MakeRieju
ModelMarathon
Year2014
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026

Front Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess 1x bolt missing (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

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

lights masked off at time of test- daylight mot only- not to be used in reduced visability

Fail 19 Jan 2026

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

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned too close together (4.4.3 (a))

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

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess 1x bolt missing (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 13,439 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively both sprockets (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Engine mounting/bracket bracket damaged but not to excess front lower mount- 1x bolt missing (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & perrished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit & nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 9,750 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 19 May 2023 9,745 miles

Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp rear indcators (4.2.3 (b))

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

Drive chain horseshoe locking device likely to become detached missing (6.1.7 (j) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine mounting/bracket missing bolt missing front lower (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls rear brake pedal (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced tint on head light (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Position lamp incorrect colour green front side light (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 6,107 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 6,107 miles

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear swing arm bearings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Ignition wiring deteriorated.

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 1,621 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Front 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))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jul 2019 1,621 miles

All direction indicators not working indicators remain on and don't flash (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Front 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))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 558 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Apr 2018 40 miles

Daytime mot. No lights fitted.

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 28 Apr 2017
Fail 27 Apr 2017

Front Brake lever is damaged and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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WJ14 VYX is a 2014 Rieju Marathon in Multi-colour with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2014 Rieju Marathon models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 6,952 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 12 years old, this Rieju Marathon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WJ14 VYX is a 2014 Rieju Marathon, first registered on 14 April 2014.

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