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R114 VSM

1998 Malaguti Phantom

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

22,193 mi
Last recorded22,193 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Malaguti Phantom12,339 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR114 VSM
MakeMalaguti
ModelPhantom
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2009 22,193 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)

Fail 10 Jan 2009 22,091 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 21,184 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 21,184 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 19,508 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

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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R114 VSM is a 1998 Malaguti Phantom in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Malaguti Phantom models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 12,339 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 R114 VSM, 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 28 years old, this Malaguti Phantom is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R114 VSM is a 1998 Malaguti Phantom, first registered on 18 June 1998.

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