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OU05 FXR

2005 Malaguti Firefox

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

16,171 mi
Last recorded16,171 miles
Recorded on18 May 2012
Typical for 2005 Malaguti Firefox5,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 FXR
MakeMalaguti
ModelFirefox
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2012 16,171 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 18 May 2012 16,169 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Rear Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Rear wheel insecure (4.2.3b)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 4 May 2011 16,015 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 Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 10 Jul 2009 13,941 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 13,004 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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OU05 FXR is a 2005 Malaguti Firefox in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2005 Malaguti Firefox models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 5,807 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 OU05 FXR, 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 21 years old, this Malaguti Firefox is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was OU05 FXR registered?

OU05 FXR is a 2005 Malaguti Firefox, first registered on 11 July 2005.

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