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W997 XUR

2000 Malaguti Firefox

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

8,601 mi
Last recorded8,601 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2011
Typical for 2000 Malaguti Firefox9,320 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW997 XUR
MakeMalaguti
ModelFirefox
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2011 8,601 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 8,589 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

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

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

front fender broken

front panel broken and loose

Pass 27 May 2010 3,970 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 3,850 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 2,603 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 2,603 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 20 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 20 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

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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W997 XUR is a 2000 Malaguti Firefox in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W997 XUR, 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 W997 XUR registered?

W997 XUR is a 2000 Malaguti Firefox, first registered on 2 June 2000.

Is W997 XUR safe to buy?

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