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W681 YDM

2000 Malaguti Firefox

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

22,950 mi
Last recorded22,950 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2006
Typical for 2000 Malaguti Firefox9,320 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW681 YDM
MakeMalaguti
ModelFirefox
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2006 22,950 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2006 22,906 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Headlamp switch insecure (1.2.4)

Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a)

Rear Brake hose fouling (3.2.B3b)

Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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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W681 YDM is a 2000 Malaguti Firefox in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2000 Malaguti Firefox models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 9,320 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 W681 YDM, 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 26 years old, this Malaguti Firefox is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W681 YDM registered?

W681 YDM is a 2000 Malaguti Firefox, first registered on 1 April 2000.

Is W681 YDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W681 YDM shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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