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S541 SFU

1998 Malaguti Firefox

Yellow Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2026
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

25,189 mi
Last recorded25,189 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 1998 Malaguti Firefox12,976 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS541 SFU
MakeMalaguti
ModelFirefox
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 8 Jan 2025 25,189 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 23,931 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 12,242 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2005 11,073 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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S541 SFU is a 1998 Malaguti Firefox in Yellow with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S541 SFU, 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 S541 SFU registered?

S541 SFU is a 1998 Malaguti Firefox, first registered on 2 November 1998.

Is S541 SFU safe to buy?

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