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S495 EGJ

1998 Malaguti Phantom

Yellow Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2020
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

8,608 mi
Last recorded8,608 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2019
Typical for 1998 Malaguti Phantom12,339 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS495 EGJ
MakeMalaguti
ModelPhantom
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2019 8,608 miles

Front tyre very badly deteriorated and cracked on side wall

light very dim at idle but improves higher revs

no main been fitted to bike from manufacturer

Fail 19 Oct 2019 8,595 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front tyre very badly deteriorated and cracked on side wall

light very dim at idle but improves higher revs

no main been fitted to bike from manufacturer

Fail 10 Aug 2019 8,581 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak leaking. station damaged excessivly (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak leaking. station damaged excessivly (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak damper leaking. station damaged excessivly (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp not working on brake front brake lever (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

indicators affected by operation of the horn, suspect battery

nail in rear tyre

rear tyre worn

Pass 18 Sep 2018 8,409 miles

front brake effort only just met

speedo cable broken and insecure

Fail 13 Sep 2018 8,409 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

front brake effort only just met

speedo cable broken and insecure

Pass 31 May 2013 8,407 miles

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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S495 EGJ is a 1998 Malaguti Phantom in Yellow with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S495 EGJ, 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 S495 EGJ registered?

S495 EGJ is a 1998 Malaguti Phantom, first registered on 26 August 1998.

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The MOT history for S495 EGJ shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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