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W449 YAP

2000 Malaguti Phantom

Red Petrol 69cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

455 mi
Last recorded455 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Malaguti Phantom10,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW449 YAP
MakeMalaguti
ModelPhantom
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine69cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 455 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2025 455 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2013 455 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 455 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2009 455 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Indicator tell tale not operating correctly (1.5.2)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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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W449 YAP is a 2000 Malaguti Phantom in Red with a 69cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W449 YAP, 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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What year was W449 YAP registered?

W449 YAP is a 2000 Malaguti Phantom, first registered on 18 May 2000.

Is W449 YAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W449 YAP shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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