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BP52 YYR

2003 Malaguti Phantom

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

4,487 mi
Last recorded4,487 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Malaguti Phantom6,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP52 YYR
MakeMalaguti
ModelPhantom
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2017 4,487 miles

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front tyre cracking on side walls

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

Fail 14 Dec 2017 4,487 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front tyre cracking on side walls

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 4,487 miles

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Front tyre cracking on side walls

Pass 14 Dec 2015 4,487 miles

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front tyre starting to crack

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

Fail 14 Dec 2015 4,487 miles

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

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front tyre starting to crack

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 4,487 miles

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front tyre starting to crack

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 4,487 miles

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front tyre starting to crack

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 4,487 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front tyre cracking on side walls

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

Fail 20 Nov 2012 4,487 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front tyre cracking on side walls

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 4,487 miles

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

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

rear tyre sidewalls starting to perish

Pass 22 Nov 2010 4,349 miles

Front tyre cracking on side walls

Pass 2 Dec 2009 3,846 miles

Front tyre cracking on side walls

Fail 2 Dec 2009 3,846 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)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front tyre cracking on side walls

Pass 1 Nov 2008 2,759 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 2,436 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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BP52 YYR is a 2003 Malaguti Phantom in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2003 Malaguti Phantom models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 6,074 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 BP52 YYR, 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 23 years old, this Malaguti Phantom is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BP52 YYR is a 2003 Malaguti Phantom, first registered on 24 February 2003.

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