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LE51 APO

2002 Malaguti Phantom

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

11,292 mi
Last recorded11,292 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2011
Typical for 2002 Malaguti Phantom10,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE51 APO
MakeMalaguti
ModelPhantom
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2011 11,292 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 11,292 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)

rear tyre deflated

Pass 23 Feb 2009 11,269 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 11,269 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 16,634 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 12,475 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 27 Jan 2007 12,183 miles

Centre Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.4b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2006 8,663 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

How Reliable is the Malaguti Phantom?

Based on 3,435 MOT tests across 836 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
883
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
836
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 201
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 131
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 107
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 83
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 73
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LE51 APO is a 2002 Malaguti Phantom in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2002 Malaguti Phantom models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 10,544 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 Phantom fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 201 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LE51 APO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Malaguti Phantom typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 24 years old, this Malaguti Phantom is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LE51 APO is a 2002 Malaguti Phantom, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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