MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
5,100 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)
Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)
Offside Front Leg shield insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)
Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
No lights fitted at time of test
plastic covers fitted over frame work making it impossible to examine all the frame.
How Reliable is the Malaguti Firefox?
Based on 2,944 MOT tests across 739 vehicles.
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V398 HBY is a 1999 Malaguti Firefox in Yellow with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1999 Malaguti Firefox models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 10,879 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 V398 HBY, 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 27 years old, this Malaguti Firefox is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was V398 HBY registered?
V398 HBY is a 1999 Malaguti Firefox, first registered on 19 November 1999.
Is V398 HBY safe to buy?
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