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X193 DAB

2000 Malaguti Firefox

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 Malaguti Firefox9,320 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX193 DAB
MakeMalaguti
ModelFirefox
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2012
Fail 15 Feb 2012

Front Lower Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 6 Feb 2011 10 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2011 10 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp dipped beam flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.2c)

Front Upper Motorcycle structure cracked (6.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 11,142 miles

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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X193 DAB is a 2000 Malaguti Firefox in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X193 DAB, 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 X193 DAB registered?

X193 DAB is a 2000 Malaguti Firefox, first registered on 28 November 2000.

Is X193 DAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for X193 DAB shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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