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WA56 GVL

2006 Malaguti Phantom

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

15,898 mi
Last recorded15,898 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Malaguti Phantom9,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA56 GVL
MakeMalaguti
ModelPhantom
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2023 15,898 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 Jul 2023 15,898 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 15,333 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Steering headbearing in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected (2.2.2 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2020 15,330 miles

slight play in front forks

Pass 1 Oct 2019 14,376 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2019 14,371 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 13,526 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 13,513 miles

Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2017 11,692 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 8,963 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 8,408 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 7,008 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 6,380 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 5,416 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 4 Oct 2011 5,389 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 6 Sep 2010 4,876 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 4,876 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 4,027 miles

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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WA56 GVL is a 2006 Malaguti Phantom in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2006 Malaguti Phantom models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 9,492 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 WA56 GVL, 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 20 years old, this Malaguti Phantom is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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WA56 GVL is a 2006 Malaguti Phantom, first registered on 18 September 2006.

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