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W197 PJR

2000 Malaguti F-15 Firefox

Yellow Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

8,681 mi
Last recorded8,681 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2009
Typical for 2000 Malaguti F-15 Firefox8,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW197 PJR
MakeMalaguti
ModelF-15 Firefox
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2009 8,681 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 8 May 2009 8,681 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

bike stand bent

Pass 28 Apr 2008 7,177 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 6,798 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 6,798 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2006 6,102 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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W197 PJR is a 2000 Malaguti F-15 Firefox in Yellow with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W197 PJR, 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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W197 PJR is a 2000 Malaguti F-15 Firefox, first registered on 5 May 2000.

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