MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
31,905 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
r/h switchgear insecure
Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))
Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)
Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)
Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Side stand damaged
Both handlebar switch-gear loose
Nearside Upper Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))
Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.2.B2a)
Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Brake cable outer casing slightly damaged (3.2.A1b)
The speedometer is not working
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.2.B2a)
Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Brake cable outer casing slightly damaged (3.2.A1b)
The speedometer is not working
Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
small splits in the sidewalls of the front tyre
speedometer does not work
Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
speedometer not working
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
slight movement of both switchs on handlebars
speedo not working
speedo not working.
How Reliable is the Malaguti Phantom?
Based on 3,435 MOT tests across 836 vehicles.
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R54 UOW is a 1998 Malaguti Phantom in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 R54 UOW, 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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R54 UOW is a 1998 Malaguti Phantom, first registered on 18 March 1998.
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