MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
16,604 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.4b)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Rear tyre tread depth on the limit.
How Reliable is the Malaguti Firefox?
Based on 2,944 MOT tests across 739 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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T653 ARU is a 1999 Malaguti Firefox in Silver with a 69cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 T653 ARU, 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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What year was T653 ARU registered?
T653 ARU is a 1999 Malaguti Firefox, first registered on 1 May 1999.
Is T653 ARU safe to buy?
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