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YA04 VML

2004 Malaguti Phantom

Yellow Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

15,884 mi
Last recorded15,884 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Malaguti Phantom7,477 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA04 VML
MakeMalaguti
ModelPhantom
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2019 15,884 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 15,339 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 13,669 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 19 Nov 2010 13,669 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 11,921 miles

offside mirror missing

Fail 21 Sep 2009 11,881 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2007 11,838 miles

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

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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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YA04 VML is a 2004 Malaguti Phantom in Yellow with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2004 Malaguti Phantom models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 7,477 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 YA04 VML, 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 22 years old, this Malaguti Phantom is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YA04 VML is a 2004 Malaguti Phantom, first registered on 10 June 2004.

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