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P157 TAF

1997 Malaguti Phantom

Blue Petrol 69cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

23,990 mi
Last recorded23,990 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Malaguti Phantom12,608 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP157 TAF
MakeMalaguti
ModelPhantom
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine69cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2011 23,990 miles

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

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

rear luggage rack loose

Fail 13 Jun 2011 23,989 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

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

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

rear luggage rack loose

Pass 20 Jan 2010 19,163 miles

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

lh brake control slightly loose on handlebar

Fail 20 Jan 2010 19,163 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

lh brake control slightly loose on handlebar

Pass 24 Nov 2008 12,712 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2008 12,712 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Decelerometer brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.E1d)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Motorcycle structure slightly insecure (6.1.1c)

front brake slightly spongy

Pass 16 Nov 2007 11,132 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 10,328 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2005 8,916 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 8,916 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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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P157 TAF is a 1997 Malaguti Phantom in Blue with a 69cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Malaguti Phantom models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 12,608 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 P157 TAF, 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 29 years old, this Malaguti Phantom is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P157 TAF is a 1997 Malaguti Phantom, first registered on 1 June 1997.

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