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VU02 SZY

2002 Malaguti Phantom

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

13,890 mi
Last recorded13,890 miles
Recorded on14 May 2007
Typical for 2002 Malaguti Phantom10,544 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU02 SZY
MakeMalaguti
ModelPhantom
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 May 2007 13,890 miles

Centre Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Centre Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has a significantly damaged outer casing. (3.2.A1b)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 17 May 2006 10,871 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 10,870 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

front fork seals weeping

rear shocker weeping

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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VU02 SZY is a 2002 Malaguti Phantom in Blue 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 VU02 SZY, 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 VU02 SZY registered?

VU02 SZY is a 2002 Malaguti Phantom, first registered on 26 July 2002.

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The MOT history for VU02 SZY 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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