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R560 NAY

1998 Malaguti Firefox

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

8,632 mi
Last recorded8,632 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Malaguti Firefox12,976 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR560 NAY
MakeMalaguti
ModelFirefox
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 8,632 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 6,479 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2024 3,491 miles

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

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

front fork legs pitted

right switch gear slightly loose

Pass 20 Sep 2019 3,444 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 3,168 miles

Front Tyre perished

Rear Tyre perished

Pass 28 Jun 2017 2,986 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 2,986 miles

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

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies possible bulb wrong way (1.3.1a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2016 2,846 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 2,805 miles

rear tyre perished

Pass 5 Jul 2014 2,701 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 2,699 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 2,666 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 2,489 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 2,363 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 2,141 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 17 Apr 2007 1,993 miles

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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R560 NAY is a 1998 Malaguti Firefox in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 R560 NAY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R560 NAY registered?

R560 NAY is a 1998 Malaguti Firefox, first registered on 10 June 1998.

Is R560 NAY safe to buy?

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