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R69 FMA

1997 Malaguti Firefox

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

8,211 mi
Last recorded8,211 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2017
Typical for 1997 Malaguti Firefox7,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR69 FMA
MakeMalaguti
ModelFirefox
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2017 8,211 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2016 8,211 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 7,822 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 7,394 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 31 May 2014 7,137 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Fail 31 May 2014 7,137 miles

Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 7,028 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

front tyre cracking in tread

front tyre wall cracking

Fail 23 Oct 2012 7,028 miles

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

front tyre cracking in tread

front tyre wall cracking

Pass 25 Oct 2011 4,058 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 3,238 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 3,221 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 3,221 miles

Front Motorcycle structure excessively distorted (6.1.1a)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2007 2,592 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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R69 FMA is a 1997 Malaguti Firefox in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1997 Malaguti Firefox models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 7,028 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 R69 FMA, 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 29 years old, this Malaguti Firefox is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R69 FMA registered?

R69 FMA is a 1997 Malaguti Firefox, first registered on 14 November 1997.

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