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BX05 BHO

2005 Malaguti Phantom

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2022
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

9,813 mi
Last recorded9,813 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Malaguti Phantom8,450 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 BHO
MakeMalaguti
ModelPhantom
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2021 9,813 miles

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

oil dripping from air box

scooter excessively leaning when on side stand, no centre stand fitted

starter motor innop and making grinding noise

Fail 5 Nov 2021 9,813 miles

Nearside Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

oil dripping from air box

scooter excessively leaning when on side stand, no centre stand fitted

starter motor innop and making grinding noise

Pass 11 Nov 2020 7,806 miles

Front chassis surface corrosion around headstock area

Rear number plate slightly obscuring rear indicator lenses nsr/osr

changed colour on dmv as not presented in blue

no centre stand

plastic panels covering centre and rear chassis area

side stand allowing bike to lean considerably

Fail 7 Nov 2020 7,806 miles

Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel brake leaver touching grip (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit worn and wearing at an angle (1.1.13 (a))

Front chassis surface corrosion around headstock area

Rear number plate slightly obscuring rear indicator lenses nsr/osr

changed colour on dmv as not presented in blue

no centre stand

plastic panels covering centre and rear chassis area

side stand allowing bike to lean considerably

Pass 14 May 2019 6,279 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 6,279 miles

Offside Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp not working front brake lever does not work the brake lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 1,520 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2017 1,520 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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BX05 BHO is a 2005 Malaguti Phantom in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2005 Malaguti Phantom models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 8,450 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 BX05 BHO, 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 21 years old, this Malaguti Phantom is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BX05 BHO is a 2005 Malaguti Phantom, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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