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BU51 LTV

2001 Malaguti F-15 Firefox

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2010
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Malaguti F-15 Firefox8,221 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 LTV
MakeMalaguti
ModelF-15 Firefox
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2009

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

movement between rear disc and rear wheel

Fail 12 May 2009

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

movement between rear disc and rear wheel

visable cracking on front tyre sidewalls

How Reliable is the Malaguti F-15 Firefox?

Based on 543 MOT tests across 177 vehicles.

71.8%
Pass Rate
1,019
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
177
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 29
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 27
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 26
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 20
wheel bearings have excessive free play 18
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BU51 LTV is a 2001 Malaguti F-15 Firefox in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2001 Malaguti F-15 Firefox models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 8,221 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 Malaguti F-15 Firefox fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU51 LTV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Malaguti F-15 Firefox typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Malaguti F-15 Firefox is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BU51 LTV registered?

BU51 LTV is a 2001 Malaguti F-15 Firefox, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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