2012 Rieju Marathon 125 0.1L Petrol · FE62 UNV

The vehicle currently presents an uncertain roadworthiness status because the last recorded MOT was conducted nearly five years ago. While the most recent test in August 2021 showed a pass at 14,508 miles, the lack of testing since that date means the current mechanical state and structural integrity are unverified. The maintenance trend appears erratic, as evidenced by multiple failures in 2021 prior to the successful pass, suggesting the vehicle may have struggled with compliance issues that required immediate attention during that period. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a fourteen-year-old motorcycle, averaging approximately 1,036 miles per year. The data shows a significant period of inactivity between February 2020 and August 2021, where the vehicle covered only 182 miles over eighteen months. This pattern, combined with the low total mileage, suggests the bike spent long periods standing rather than being used for regular commuting. Low mileage often leads to age-related degradation such as rubber perish, brake fluid breakdown, and internal corrosion within fuel components, which are not captured by the odometer reading alone. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection focused on the effects of long-term storage and low use. Check for cracks in the tyre seals, perished sidewalls, and seized brake calipers which frequently occur when vehicles sit stationary. Given the history of failures in 2018 and 2021, inspect the frame for structural rust and the suspension mounting points that may have been stressed over time. Since the MOT is long expired relative to current standards, a fresh test is mandatory to ensure that the drivetrain and braking systems have not developed significant defects during the years of undocumented use.