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R202 EEX

1998 Malaguti Firefox

Grey Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

17,158 mi
Last recorded17,158 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Malaguti Firefox12,976 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR202 EEX
MakeMalaguti
ModelFirefox
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2009 17,158 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 8 Jun 2009 17,158 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 13,358 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear position lamp slightly discoloured (1.1.2b)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 21 Jun 2008 13,351 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear position lamp slightly discoloured (1.1.2b)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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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R202 EEX is a 1998 Malaguti Firefox in Grey with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Malaguti Firefox models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 12,976 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 R202 EEX, 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 28 years old, this Malaguti Firefox is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R202 EEX is a 1998 Malaguti Firefox, first registered on 28 May 1998.

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