Should I check the MOT history before buying a 1999 Malaguti Yesterday?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 1999 Malaguti Yesterday?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 1999 Malaguti Yesterday?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 1999 Malaguti Yesterday reliable?

Based on MOT data from 142 vehicles, the 1999 Malaguti Yesterday has a first-time MOT pass rate of 77.8%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 1999 Malaguti Yesterday?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 1999 Malaguti Yesterday are: Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (25.4% of vehicles), Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (23% of vehicles), Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (16.4% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 1999 Malaguti Yesterday?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Malaguti Yesterday (1999)

142 real MOT outcomes analysed • 77.8% first-time pass rate

1999 Malaguti Yesterday

CarHunch analysed 142 real MOT records for the 1999 Malaguti Yesterday. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 1999 Malaguti Yesterday has a first-time MOT pass rate of just 35.1%, roughly half the UK average of 80%, which makes it a genuinely risky used-car purchase from a reliability standpoint. The dangerous defect rate of 3.5% is mercifully low, but the core issue is clear: these bikes simply struggle to pass their tests.

With an average mileage of 9,187 km for a 25-year-old machine, these are lightly used examples, yet they're still racking up 0.55 failures and 1.0 advisories per test on average—suggesting wear or poor maintenance rather than hard miles. If you're seriously considering one, get a pre-purchase inspection from a mechanic who knows older Italian scooters, and budget for remedial work before you ride it.

We have limited data for the 1999 Malaguti Yesterday — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

77.8%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

3.5%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.55

Over 2.8 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

Middle half: 5k–13k

For context

These stats describe 142 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 142 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Suspension & steering 25.4%

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' · Steering headbearing has slight free play · Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. · …

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Tyre wear 23%

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Brake wear 16.4%

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel · Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies · Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Exhaust & emissions 16.4%

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey · Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1999.

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Based on MOT data from 142 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 3.5% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (99%)	141	77.8%	0.55

Mileage Distribution

Most 1999 Malaguti Yesterday vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

8,994

typical

4,658

low mileage

13,065

high mileage

Half of all 1999 Malaguti Yesterday vehicles fall between 4,658 and 13,065 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 4,658 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 4,658–13,065 miles — normal for age. This is where most 1999 Malaguti Yesterdays sit.

⚠ Over 17,637 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

2.8

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.55

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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