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2001 MALAGUTI FIREFOX0.1L PETROL

Y887 WHE

Vehicle Insight Summary

This 2001 MALAGUTI FIREFOX is a PETROL vehicle with a 50cc engine. Currently it has no valid MOT recorded and is not currently taxed. The latest recorded mileage is unavailable.

MOT
Expired
Expires 19/07/2010
Tax
SORN
Statutory Off Road Notification
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Fuel
PETROL
Year
2001
Engine
50cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle presents a concerning roadworthiness profile based on the available data, which effectively ceased to update seventeen years ago. The last recorded test in July 2009 at 19,648 miles showed a pass only after addressing failures related to severely grabbing rear brakes and insecure brake housing. Because there have been no MOT entries since 2009, the current mechanical state of the motorcycle is unknown and it likely fails to meet modern roadworthiness standards without a comprehensive strip-inspection and mechanical overhaul. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a 25-year-old machine, averaging approximately 786 miles per year. The record shows the vehicle covered only 1,001 miles between June 2007 and July 2009, indicating periods of very light use or long durations of storage. While low mileage generally suggests minimal drivetrain wear, long periods of inactivity often lead to specific degradation such as perished rubber components, fuel-related internal corrosion, and seized brake calipers which are not captured by the mileage figure alone. A buyer must conduct a rigorous inspection of the braking system, as the history indicates recurring grabbing issues and insecure housings. The 2008 failure for front brake pads being near the minimum limit suggests that maintenance was reactive rather than preventative. Given the seventeen-year gap in testing, it is vital to inspect the structural integrity of the frame for corrosion, the condition of the fork seals, and the age of the tyres regardless of tread depth. All rubber seals and suspension bushings should be checked for dry rot or perish cracking before any road use is attempted.

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40
/ 100 · Below Average

Public record health check: Below Average.

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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Finance
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Salvage
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Scrapped
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Destruction
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V5C Logbook
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MOT Status

No MOT history available

No recorded MOT test history was found for this vehicle.