MOT Status
Mileage
13,100 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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.
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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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S598 JTS is a 1998 Malaguti Firefox, first registered on 2 October 1998.
Is S598 JTS safe to buy?
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