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GK51 HFD

2001 Malaguti Phantom

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

14,413 mi
Last recorded14,413 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2010
Typical for 2001 Malaguti Phantom9,520 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK51 HFD
MakeMalaguti
ModelPhantom
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2010 14,413 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2010 14,397 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 6,647 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 4,060 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 4,029 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

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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GK51 HFD is a 2001 Malaguti Phantom in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GK51 HFD, 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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GK51 HFD is a 2001 Malaguti Phantom, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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