MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
21,054 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
Nearside Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Stop lamp damaged and function impaired (1.3.3a)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)
Rear Motorcycle structure excessively damaged (6.1.1a)
Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
Front Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)
How Reliable is the Malaguti Phantom?
Based on 3,435 MOT tests across 836 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R608 YRV is a 1998 Malaguti Phantom in Yellow with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.
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 R608 YRV, 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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What year was R608 YRV registered?
R608 YRV is a 1998 Malaguti Phantom, first registered on 10 June 1998.
Is R608 YRV safe to buy?
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