MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
20,889 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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.
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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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R837 AMV is a 1998 Malaguti Firefox, first registered on 3 January 1998.
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