MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
22,193 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
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)
Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
How Reliable is the Malaguti Phantom?
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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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