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S654 NTY

1998 Malaguti Firefox

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2008
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

6,005 mi
Last recorded6,005 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2007
Typical for 1998 Malaguti Firefox12,976 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS654 NTY
MakeMalaguti
ModelFirefox
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2007 6,005 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 5,881 miles

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

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

Rear Front mudguard can easily contact any fixed point of the motor bicycle. (2.3.7)

Rear Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fail 4 Jul 2007 5,868 miles

Front Brake pipe union leaking fluid (3.2.B4) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a) DANGEROUS

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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S654 NTY is a 1998 Malaguti Firefox in Red 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 S654 NTY, 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 S654 NTY registered?

S654 NTY is a 1998 Malaguti Firefox, first registered on 15 October 1998.

Is S654 NTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S654 NTY 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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