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W962 BOV

2000 Malaguti Firefox

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2014
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

5,960 mi
Last recorded5,960 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2013
Typical for 2000 Malaguti Firefox9,320 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW962 BOV
MakeMalaguti
ModelFirefox
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2013 5,960 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 6 Jul 2013 5,960 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 9,726 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 9,392 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2007 9,384 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

both lever assemblies insecure allowing brake levers to move

Pass 1 May 2006 9,340 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2006 9,340 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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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W962 BOV is a 2000 Malaguti Firefox in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W962 BOV, 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 W962 BOV registered?

W962 BOV is a 2000 Malaguti Firefox, first registered on 18 May 2000.

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The MOT history for W962 BOV shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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