MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
9,868 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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)
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)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
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)
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))
How Reliable is the Malaguti Phantom?
Based on 3,435 MOT tests across 836 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is X981 RFV safe to buy?
The MOT history for X981 RFV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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