MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
15,192 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)
Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Rear Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)
Front mudguard damaged
Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b)
Speedo cable broken
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
How Reliable is the Malaguti F-15 Firefox?
Based on 543 MOT tests across 177 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V396 DNA is a 1999 Malaguti F-15 Firefox in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
Across all 1999 Malaguti F-15 Firefox models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 10,462 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 F-15 Firefox fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V396 DNA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Malaguti F-15 Firefox typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 27 years old, this Malaguti F-15 Firefox is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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V396 DNA is a 1999 Malaguti F-15 Firefox, first registered on 1 October 1999.
Is V396 DNA safe to buy?
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