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RV02 VLM

2002 Malaguti Phantom

Yellow Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

5,389 mi
Last recorded5,389 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2006
Typical for 2002 Malaguti Phantom10,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV02 VLM
MakeMalaguti
ModelPhantom
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2006 5,389 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 5,389 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2006 5,389 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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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RV02 VLM is a 2002 Malaguti Phantom in Yellow with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 2002 Malaguti Phantom models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 10,544 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 RV02 VLM, 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 24 years old, this Malaguti Phantom is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RV02 VLM registered?

RV02 VLM is a 2002 Malaguti Phantom, first registered on 22 April 2002.

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The MOT history for RV02 VLM shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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