Model report · 2005–2025
MALAGUTI F-10
49cc
Petrol
Class 1
68.8%
first-time pass rate
24.8%
failed outright
8,705
median miles at test
141
MOT tests, 2005–2025
Pass rate over time
first-time pass rate by test year · 2006–2007
The F-10's first-time pass rate has risen 11.5 points since 2006, 73.3% to 84.8%.
What fails on a F-10
failure defects by component group · advisories excluded
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| steering and suspension |
|
34 | 30.1 |
| brakes |
|
27 | 23.9 |
| lighting and signalling |
|
17 | 15 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
14 | 12.4 |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
10 | 8.8 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
6 | 5.3 |
| tyres |
|
2 | 1.8 |
| steering |
|
1 | 0.9 |
| reg plates and vin |
|
1 | 0.9 |
| driving controls |
|
1 | 0.9 |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects.
How rivals compare
same type, similar capacity, high test volume
On first-time pass rate the F-10 beats 2 of its 4 closest rivals (PEUGEOT SPEEDFIGHT, PIAGGIO ZIP, PIAGGIO NRG).
PEUGEOT
SPEEDFIGHT
65.2% pass · 83.7k tests
PIAGGIO
ZIP
71.3% pass · 79.0k tests
PIAGGIO
NRG
65.5% pass · 40.5k tests
PEUGEOT
VIVACITY
70.4% pass · 29.7k tests
Rivals share this bike's type and sit within ±30% of its engine capacity, ≥ 5,000 tests. Card colour = better/worse first-time pass rate than the F-10.