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W964 VGJ

2000 Malaguti Phantom

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2012
Tests7 (2 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate28.6%

Mileage

19 mi
Last recorded19 miles
Recorded on7 May 2013
Typical for 2000 Malaguti Phantom10,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW964 VGJ
MakeMalaguti
ModelPhantom
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 May 2013 19 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

indicator tell tail dim

rear tyre is perished

Fail 20 Feb 2013 18 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp dipped beam flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.2c)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

rear tyre is perished

Pass 26 Nov 2011

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Fail 19 Nov 2011

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 6,502 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

n/s mirror loose

Fail 15 Jul 2010 6,502 miles

Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Jul 2010 6,499 miles

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

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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W964 VGJ is a 2000 Malaguti Phantom in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 28.6%.

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 W964 VGJ, 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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W964 VGJ is a 2000 Malaguti Phantom, first registered on 14 April 2000.

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