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PO51 OXB

2001 Malaguti Firefox

Orange Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

6,435 mi
Last recorded6,435 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2009
Typical for 2001 Malaguti Firefox6,628 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO51 OXB
MakeMalaguti
ModelFirefox
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2009 6,435 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2009 6,407 miles

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2008 5,947 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 5,947 miles

Oil leak

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

stand cracked

Pass 29 Nov 2005 5,947 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 5,947 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Nearside Headlamp switch insecure (1.2.4)

Offside Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

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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PO51 OXB is a 2001 Malaguti Firefox in Orange with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PO51 OXB, 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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What year was PO51 OXB registered?

PO51 OXB is a 2001 Malaguti Firefox, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is PO51 OXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for PO51 OXB shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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