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S281 NCU

1998 Malaguti Firefox

Green Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2010
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

9,797 mi
Last recorded9,797 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Malaguti Firefox12,976 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS281 NCU
MakeMalaguti
ModelFirefox
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2009 9,797 miles

bike stand sticking outside of body work which may cause a hazzard to pedesrians/

Fail 27 Dec 2008 9,797 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has a significantly damaged outer casing. (3.2.A1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c) DANGEROUS

bike stand sticking outside of body work which may cause a hazzard to pedesrians/

Fail 23 Dec 2008 9,797 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Nearside Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.4b)

Offside Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.4b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

side stand has no return spring

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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S281 NCU is a 1998 Malaguti Firefox in Green with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 S281 NCU, 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 S281 NCU registered?

S281 NCU is a 1998 Malaguti Firefox, first registered on 17 August 1998.

Is S281 NCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S281 NCU shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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