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X981 RFV

2001 Malaguti Phantom

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

9,868 mi
Last recorded9,868 miles
Recorded on12 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Malaguti Phantom9,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX981 RFV
MakeMalaguti
ModelPhantom
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2014 9,868 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Fail 26 Feb 2013

Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 12,753 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2010 12,753 miles

Brake component is excessively corroded (3.1.5)

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 12,753 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 12,753 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 11,772 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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X981 RFV is a 2001 Malaguti Phantom in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 X981 RFV, 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 X981 RFV registered?

X981 RFV is a 2001 Malaguti Phantom, first registered on 29 January 2001.

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