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DX51 WVO

2001 Malaguti Phantom

Silver Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

8,729 mi
Last recorded8,729 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Malaguti Phantom9,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 WVO
MakeMalaguti
ModelPhantom
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2012 8,729 miles

Bodywork obscuring some testable components

Fail 13 Aug 2012 8,729 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Bodywork obscuring some testable components

Pass 16 Aug 2011 8,729 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 8,729 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 5,043 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

FRONT AND REAR TYRES STARTING TO PERISH ON BEADS

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 3 Aug 2010 4,755 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obscured (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator obscured (1.5.1a)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

front and rear tyres starting to crack around beads

Pass 12 Aug 2009 2,357 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 150 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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DX51 WVO is a 2001 Malaguti Phantom in Silver with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2001 Malaguti Phantom models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 9,520 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 DX51 WVO, 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 25 years old, this Malaguti Phantom is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DX51 WVO registered?

DX51 WVO is a 2001 Malaguti Phantom, first registered on 5 December 2001.

Is DX51 WVO safe to buy?

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