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R54 UOW

1998 Malaguti Phantom

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

31,905 mi
Last recorded31,905 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2017
Typical for 1998 Malaguti Phantom12,339 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR54 UOW
MakeMalaguti
ModelPhantom
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2017 31,905 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2017 31,902 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2016 30,259 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 30,259 miles

Nearside Upper Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 2 Mar 2012 30,259 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2012 30,259 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 30,259 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 30,258 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 30,258 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 30,258 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 30,257 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 30,256 miles

speedo not working.

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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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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