MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
8,601 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
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)
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.
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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?
The MOT history for W997 XUR shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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