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R837 AMV

1998 Malaguti Firefox

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

20,889 mi
Last recorded20,889 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 1998 Malaguti Firefox12,976 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR837 AMV
MakeMalaguti
ModelFirefox
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2017 20,889 miles

Front tyre starting to crack

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

Slight blow on exhaust

Slight play in front wheel bearing

Fail 17 May 2017 20,889 miles

Direction indicators not working no front right hand indicator (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Position lamp switch insecure left hand and right hand switches loose (1.1.4b)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil left hand fork seal leaking (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose handlebars loose (2.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Headlamp deteriorated and function impaired headlamp dull (not enough beam pattern) (1.2.3a) DANGEROUS

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1) DANGEROUS

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

front brake hose chaffed

front handle bar cowl loose

front mudguard loose and insecure

front tyre perished

slight fuel leak underneath bike

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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R837 AMV is a 1998 Malaguti Firefox in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 R837 AMV, 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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What year was R837 AMV registered?

R837 AMV is a 1998 Malaguti Firefox, first registered on 3 January 1998.

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