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YP52 JYR

2002 Malaguti Firefox

Black Petrol 45cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

3,896 mi
Last recorded3,896 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2013
Typical for 2002 Malaguti Firefox4,848 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP52 JYR
MakeMalaguti
ModelFirefox
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine45cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2013 3,896 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 3,885 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 3,862 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 3,862 miles

Centre Front Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

Centre Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 3,682 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 12 Jul 2008 2,794 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2008 2,794 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Aug 2007 768 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 768 miles

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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YP52 JYR is a 2002 Malaguti Firefox in Black with a 45cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YP52 JYR, 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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What year was YP52 JYR registered?

YP52 JYR is a 2002 Malaguti Firefox, first registered on 29 October 2002.

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