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VX51 XMC

2001 Malaguti Phantom

Black Petrol 95cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

31,007 mi
Last recorded31,007 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Malaguti Phantom9,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 XMC
MakeMalaguti
ModelPhantom
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine95cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 Jun 2013 31,007 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Rear mono-shock insecure (2.4.B.4)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by cables caught on a projection (2.1.2c)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 29,887 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 29,887 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 28,591 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 26,832 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 24,205 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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VX51 XMC is a 2001 Malaguti Phantom in Black with a 95cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VX51 XMC, 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 VX51 XMC registered?

VX51 XMC is a 2001 Malaguti Phantom, first registered on 23 October 2001.

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