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ExpiredMileage
18,115 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking rear mudgard (6.1.1c)
Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)
Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Stop lamp affected by the operation of the horn (1.3.2)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
battery flat
How Reliable is the Malaguti Firefox?
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S168 JLU is a 1998 Malaguti Firefox in Yellow with a 69cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 S168 JLU, 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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S168 JLU is a 1998 Malaguti Firefox, first registered on 18 December 1998.
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