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S598 JTS

1998 Malaguti Firefox

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

13,100 mi
Last recorded13,100 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2007
Typical for 1998 Malaguti Firefox12,976 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS598 JTS
MakeMalaguti
ModelFirefox
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 10 Feb 2007 13,100 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d) DANGEROUS

Front Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Front suspension assembly component excessively corroded. (2.3.1) DANGEROUS

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Fuel cap does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.2b) DANGEROUS

Headlamp switch insecure (1.2.4) DANGEROUS

Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a) DANGEROUS

Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Rear suspension fouling which affects the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

rear mudguard is insecure

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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S598 JTS is a 1998 Malaguti Firefox in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 S598 JTS, 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 S598 JTS registered?

S598 JTS is a 1998 Malaguti Firefox, first registered on 2 October 1998.

Is S598 JTS safe to buy?

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