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T661 KFJ

2001 Malaguti Phantom

Grey Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

23,669 mi
Last recorded23,669 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Malaguti Phantom9,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT661 KFJ
MakeMalaguti
ModelPhantom
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2016 23,669 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 23,669 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 23,524 miles

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

Headlamps have only dip beam

Fail 22 Sep 2015 23,510 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 21,117 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 21,115 miles

Front Brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 18,577 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 16,251 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

Fail 22 Sep 2010 16,250 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

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

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 14,442 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2008 12,836 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 11,893 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 11,892 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 10,806 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 10,806 miles

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

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Pass 20 Mar 2006 33,255 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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T661 KFJ is a 2001 Malaguti Phantom in Grey with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 T661 KFJ, 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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T661 KFJ is a 2001 Malaguti Phantom, first registered on 1 May 2001.

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