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NK51 OHZ

2001 Malaguti Firefox

Yellow Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2017
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

10,952 mi
Last recorded10,952 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Malaguti Firefox6,628 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK51 OHZ
MakeMalaguti
ModelFirefox
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2016 10,952 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 8,880 miles

Dash looses signal when brake levers are depressed

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Upper Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Handgrips deteriorated both sides

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Unable to check rear pads

Fail 28 May 2015

Nearside Front Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.4b)

Offside Front Position lamp switch does not operate the front and rear position lamps (1.1.4c)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e) DANGEROUS

Dash looses signal when brake levers are depressed

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Upper Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Handgrips deteriorated both sides

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Unable to check rear pads

Pass 22 Oct 2012 5,038 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2010

Rear Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 16 May 2008 641 miles

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How Reliable is the Malaguti Firefox?

Based on 2,944 MOT tests across 739 vehicles.

73.1%
Pass Rate
744
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
739
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 153
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 116
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 115
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 72
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 67
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NK51 OHZ is a 2001 Malaguti Firefox in Yellow with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2001 Malaguti Firefox models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 6,628 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Malaguti Firefox fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NK51 OHZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Malaguti Firefox typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Malaguti Firefox is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NK51 OHZ is a 2001 Malaguti Firefox, first registered on 11 December 2001.

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