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V547 YFW

2000 Malaguti F-15 Firefox

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2015
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

4,769 mi
Last recorded4,769 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2014
Typical for 2000 Malaguti F-15 Firefox8,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV547 YFW
MakeMalaguti
ModelF-15 Firefox
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2014 4,769 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 6 Mar 2014 4,748 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 5 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2007 3,718 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever attachment screws loose (3.1.2b)

Offside Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

rear tyre is almost bald(less than 1mm).i strongly advise replacement with new.

Pass 2 Dec 2005 2,468 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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V547 YFW is a 2000 Malaguti F-15 Firefox in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2000 Malaguti F-15 Firefox models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 8,147 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 V547 YFW, 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 26 years old, this Malaguti F-15 Firefox is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V547 YFW is a 2000 Malaguti F-15 Firefox, first registered on 24 February 2000.

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