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R286 SFR

1998 Malaguti Yesterday

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

12,005 mi
Last recorded12,005 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Malaguti Yesterday9,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR286 SFR
MakeMalaguti
ModelYesterday
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 12,005 miles

Central Front Lower Forks slightly corroded both front fork tubes have slight pitting (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Front Lower Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front forks have a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Central Front Lower front tyre shows signs of perishing with age

Pass 23 Jul 2024 11,708 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 11,707 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Jun 2015 10,892 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 10,892 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 9,904 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 9,029 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2013 9,029 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 8,151 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 5,835 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 3,758 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 1,851 miles

How Reliable is the Malaguti Yesterday?

Based on 1,136 MOT tests across 235 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
456
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
235
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 48
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 32
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 27
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 23
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 18
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R286 SFR is a 1998 Malaguti Yesterday in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1998 Malaguti Yesterday models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 9,526 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Malaguti Yesterday fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 48 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R286 SFR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R286 SFR registered?

R286 SFR is a 1998 Malaguti Yesterday, first registered on 15 May 1998.

Is R286 SFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R286 SFR shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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