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X781 NBT

2000 Malaguti Firefox

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2012
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

11,298 mi
Last recorded11,298 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2011
Typical for 2000 Malaguti Firefox9,320 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX781 NBT
MakeMalaguti
ModelFirefox
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2011 11,298 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 11,298 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

smaal slit in rear tyre

Pass 12 Sep 2009 7,306 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 7,306 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2009 7,234 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2008 5,552 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 5,552 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Nearside Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.4b)

Offside Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.4b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 5,427 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 5,427 miles

Nearside Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Steering linkage has excessive free play (2.2.2)

How Reliable is the Malaguti Firefox?

Based on 2,944 MOT tests across 739 vehicles.

73.1%
Pass Rate
744
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
739
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 153
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 116
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 115
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 72
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 67
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X781 NBT is a 2000 Malaguti Firefox in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

Across all 2000 Malaguti Firefox models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 9,320 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 Firefox fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X781 NBT, 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 26 years old, this Malaguti Firefox is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X781 NBT registered?

X781 NBT is a 2000 Malaguti Firefox, first registered on 14 September 2000.

Is X781 NBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for X781 NBT shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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