MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
23,037 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Front Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
How Reliable is the Malaguti Firefox?
Based on 2,944 MOT tests across 739 vehicles.
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R885 YOF is a 1998 Malaguti Firefox in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 R885 YOF, 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 R885 YOF registered?
R885 YOF is a 1998 Malaguti Firefox, first registered on 1 March 1998.
Is R885 YOF safe to buy?
The MOT history for R885 YOF shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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