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S168 JLU

1998 Malaguti Firefox

Yellow Petrol 69cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2016
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

18,115 mi
Last recorded18,115 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Malaguti Firefox12,976 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS168 JLU
MakeMalaguti
ModelFirefox
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine69cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2015 18,115 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 18,098 miles

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)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 6,282 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Fail 2 Sep 2014 6,281 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2007 6,278 miles

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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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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