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W713 BJN

1998 Suzuki Marauder

Red Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

10,971 mi
Last recorded10,971 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Marauder10,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW713 BJN
MakeSuzuki
ModelMarauder
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 10,971 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2024 10,419 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 10,410 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 10,407 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 10,310 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2020 10,310 miles

Handlebar so insecure it is likely to become detached (2.2.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2019 10,136 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 9,709 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 9,709 miles

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play Swing arm (2.4.A2a(i))

Registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released Rear Brake (1.3.1e)

Pass 6 May 2017 9,504 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 8,940 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

tyres aged and perishied

Pass 15 Apr 2014 7,949 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 7,526 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 6,930 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 6,826 miles

Front mudguard missing.

Fail 27 Apr 2011 6,826 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Front mudguard missing.

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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W713 BJN is a 1998 Suzuki Marauder in Red with a 805cc 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 W713 BJN, 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 W713 BJN registered?

W713 BJN is a 1998 Suzuki Marauder, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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