Rieju MARATHON
Real ownership data from 326 UK MARATHON motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common MARATHON problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | dangerous | 9.3% |
| Suspension | dangerous | 8.9% |
| Tyres | major | 8.4% |
| Lights and indicators | fail | 7.3% |
| Exhaust and emissions | major | 4.8% |
| Other | fail | 4.1% |
| Wheels | dangerous | 3.4% |
| Steering and head bearings | major | 3% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is wheels.
MARATHON mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| YearYear | MedianMedian mileage | Mi/yrMiles/year | MOT passFirst-time pass | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 13 | 5,727 mi | 1,513 | 59.52% |
| 2017 | 40 | 3,278 mi | 683 | 67.79% |
| 2016 | 87 | 3,316 mi | 869 | 61.02% |
| 2015 | 73 | 3,219 mi | 454 | 56.56% |
| 2014 | 70 | 8,657 mi | 914 | 57.95% |
| 2013 | 22 | 6,578 mi | 1,086 | 51.56% |
| 2012 | 9 | 2,563 mi | 1,846 | 64% |
| 2010 | 6 | 2,084 mi | 109 | 73.68% |
MARATHON questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Rieju MARATHON?
Across 326 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are brakes (9.3% of all recorded faults), suspension (8.9% of all recorded faults), tyres (8.4% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Rieju MARATHON?
The median Rieju MARATHON in the UK has covered 5,229 miles, and typically rides about 805 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 1,743 and 9,964 miles.
Is the Rieju MARATHON reliable?
60.07% of Rieju MARATHON MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.28 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 326 Rieju MARATHON motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.