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W558 VTX

2000 Malaguti Phantom

Black Petrol 95cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

22,618 mi
Last recorded22,618 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Malaguti Phantom10,151 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW558 VTX
MakeMalaguti
ModelPhantom
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine95cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 22,618 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 5 Sep 2025 22,607 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2024 20,165 miles

Rear Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 19,975 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 19,975 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2021 19,975 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2021 19,975 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 19,520 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 19,520 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 19,430 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 19,430 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 19,093 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 5 Feb 2010 18,034 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 18,034 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 17,575 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 16,359 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 14,408 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 12 Aug 2006 14,408 miles

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

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2005 12,739 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2005 12,739 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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W558 VTX is a 2000 Malaguti Phantom in Black with a 95cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 W558 VTX, 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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W558 VTX is a 2000 Malaguti Phantom, first registered on 1 August 2000.

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