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S242 KSP

1999 Malaguti Firefox

Yellow Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2015
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

16,971 mi
Last recorded16,971 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2014
Typical for 1999 Malaguti Firefox10,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS242 KSP
MakeMalaguti
ModelFirefox
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2014 16,971 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Fail 10 Oct 2014 16,971 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 11 Oct 2013 13,169 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 11,087 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 11,086 miles

Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2007 10,811 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 lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

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

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

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Rear Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

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

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 7,405 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 7,401 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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

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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S242 KSP is a 1999 Malaguti Firefox in Yellow with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1999 Malaguti Firefox models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 10,879 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 S242 KSP, 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 27 years old, this Malaguti Firefox is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S242 KSP is a 1999 Malaguti Firefox, first registered on 23 February 1999.

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