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V531 EAK

1999 Malaguti F-15 Firefox

Yellow Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

26,182 mi
Last recorded26,182 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2008
Typical for 1999 Malaguti F-15 Firefox10,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV531 EAK
MakeMalaguti
ModelF-15 Firefox
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2008 26,182 miles

n/s headlamp bulb inop

Fail 27 Jun 2008 26,179 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

n/s headlamp bulb inop

Pass 4 Jan 2007 20,633 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 20,633 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2005 15,844 miles

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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V531 EAK is a 1999 Malaguti F-15 Firefox in Yellow with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V531 EAK, 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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V531 EAK is a 1999 Malaguti F-15 Firefox, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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