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R617 YFL

1997 Malaguti Phantom

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

28,196 mi
Last recorded28,196 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Malaguti Phantom12,608 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR617 YFL
MakeMalaguti
ModelPhantom
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Mar 2010 28,196 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 25,089 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 25 Mar 2009 25,089 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 24 Feb 2009 25,085 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

rear brake lever travel borderline pass

rear viem mirror broken off, leaning stem in place

stand spring missing, but held in place by an elasticated strap

Pass 26 Mar 2007 24,078 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2005 21,725 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2005 217,205 miles

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

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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R617 YFL is a 1997 Malaguti Phantom in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 R617 YFL, 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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What year was R617 YFL registered?

R617 YFL is a 1997 Malaguti Phantom, first registered on 14 October 1997.

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