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WJ55 HJK

2005 Malaguti Phantom

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

20,461 mi
Last recorded20,461 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Malaguti Phantom8,450 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ55 HJK
MakeMalaguti
ModelPhantom
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2021 20,461 miles

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Offsides edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 20,461 miles

Stop lamp not working Neither control (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Offsides edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 20,461 miles

Fork yoke deformed but serviceable Yoke/Steering stem (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy slightly stiff towards lock stops (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 20,461 miles

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Riders seat with a defective supporting structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy Stiff - suspect fowling (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Steering operation impeded by a fairing (2.1.4 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 19,435 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 17,612 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 17,612 miles

Nearside Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2017 13,923 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 13,923 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 11,232 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 10,541 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 8,844 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

Centre Stand Spring Worn

Centre Stand Worn

Pass 26 Jan 2013 8,056 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 7,036 miles

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

Kick start broken

One centre stand spring broken

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

Rear tyre presure low

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 6,249 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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

R/H Switch Gear Slightly Loose

Pass 10 Dec 2009 4,793 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 3,518 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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WJ55 HJK is a 2005 Malaguti Phantom in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HJK, 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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WJ55 HJK is a 2005 Malaguti Phantom, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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