MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
8,798 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front tyre has slight cracking
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both forkseals (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS
Rear Wheel spindle or securing nut(s) so insecure that wheel security or steering control is adversely affected (5.2.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front tyre has slight cracking
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)
Headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)
Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Rear panelloose needs removing or replaceing.
How Reliable is the Malaguti Phantom?
Based on 3,435 MOT tests across 836 vehicles.
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X497 RJW is a 2000 Malaguti Phantom in Black with a 95cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
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 X497 RJW, 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 X497 RJW registered?
X497 RJW is a 2000 Malaguti Phantom, first registered on 8 November 2000.
Is X497 RJW safe to buy?
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