MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
13,066 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Lower Fairing insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)
Front Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)
Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)
Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)
Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Front suspension has excessive corrosion which reduces the strength of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. (2.3.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
Offside Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS
Front Upper Fairing insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)
Offside Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)
Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS
Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Nearside Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W178 MWA is a 2000 Malaguti Phantom in Yellow with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.
Across all 2000 Malaguti Phantom models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 10,151 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 W178 MWA, 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 26 years old, this Malaguti Phantom is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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W178 MWA is a 2000 Malaguti Phantom, first registered on 14 June 2000.
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