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YD02 VNP

2002 Malaguti Firefox

Orange Petrol 69cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

22,811 mi
Last recorded22,811 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2009
Typical for 2002 Malaguti Firefox4,848 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD02 VNP
MakeMalaguti
ModelFirefox
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine69cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2009 22,811 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 20,735 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 20,735 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2007 16,623 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 16,623 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2006 11,473 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 11,125 miles

Front Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

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

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

Rear Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

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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YD02 VNP is a 2002 Malaguti Firefox in Orange with a 69cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2002 Malaguti Firefox models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 4,848 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 YD02 VNP, 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 24 years old, this Malaguti Firefox is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YD02 VNP is a 2002 Malaguti Firefox, first registered on 22 April 2002.

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