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R885 YOF

1998 Malaguti Firefox

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

23,037 mi
Last recorded23,037 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Malaguti Firefox12,976 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR885 YOF
MakeMalaguti
ModelFirefox
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2011 23,037 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 23,007 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 20,214 miles

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))

Pass 24 Mar 2009 18,495 miles

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)

Fail 20 Mar 2009 18,429 miles

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)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 16,296 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 4 Apr 2008 16,239 miles

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.

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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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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R885 YOF is a 1998 Malaguti Firefox, first registered on 1 March 1998.

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