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WJ55 HJG

2005 Malaguti Phantom

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2011
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

8,714 mi
Last recorded8,714 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2012
Typical for 2005 Malaguti Phantom8,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ55 HJG
MakeMalaguti
ModelPhantom
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2012 8,714 miles

Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 23 Jan 2010 7,767 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 7,753 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2009 5,310 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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WJ55 HJG is a 2005 Malaguti Phantom in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2005 Malaguti Phantom models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 8,450 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 WJ55 HJG, 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 21 years old, this Malaguti Phantom is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WJ55 HJG registered?

WJ55 HJG is a 2005 Malaguti Phantom, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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