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S725 RKL

1998 Malaguti Firefox

Yellow Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Tests2 (0 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

24,097 mi
Last recorded24,097 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2007
Typical for 1998 Malaguti Firefox12,976 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS725 RKL
MakeMalaguti
ModelFirefox
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

0 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2007 24,097 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Fail 13 Feb 2007 24,097 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Front Direction indicator deteriorated and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Front Fairings so located that it is likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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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S725 RKL is a 1998 Malaguti Firefox in Yellow with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests 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 S725 RKL, 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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S725 RKL is a 1998 Malaguti Firefox, first registered on 3 September 1998.

Is S725 RKL safe to buy?

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