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S85 VKW

1999 Malaguti Phantom

Yellow Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

16,940 mi
Last recorded16,940 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2005
Typical for 1999 Malaguti Phantom11,000 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS85 VKW
MakeMalaguti
ModelPhantom
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2005 16,940 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2005 16,940 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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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S85 VKW is a 1999 Malaguti Phantom in Yellow with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1999 Malaguti Phantom models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 11,000 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 S85 VKW, 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 27 years old, this Malaguti Phantom is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S85 VKW registered?

S85 VKW is a 1999 Malaguti Phantom, first registered on 4 January 1999.

Is S85 VKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S85 VKW shows 2 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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