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V481 GGS

1999 Malaguti F-15 Firefox

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2014
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

13,773 mi
Last recorded13,773 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2013
Typical for 1999 Malaguti F-15 Firefox10,462 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV481 GGS
MakeMalaguti
ModelF-15 Firefox
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2013 13,773 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

exhaust corroding

Fail 15 Jun 2013 13,773 miles

Headlamp switch insecure (1.2.4)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

exhaust corroding

Pass 18 Jun 2012 11,676 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 18 Jun 2012 11,676 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Fail 14 Jun 2011 8,360 miles

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

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 8,360 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 6,554 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 6,554 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

rear mudguard insecure

Pass 12 Oct 2007 5,224 miles

Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 11 Oct 2007 5,224 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 5,158 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2006 5,158 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

How Reliable is the Malaguti F-15 Firefox?

Based on 543 MOT tests across 177 vehicles.

71.8%
Pass Rate
1,019
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
177
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 29
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 27
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 26
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 20
wheel bearings have excessive free play 18
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V481 GGS is a 1999 Malaguti F-15 Firefox in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V481 GGS, 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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V481 GGS is a 1999 Malaguti F-15 Firefox, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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