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X991 LGU

2001 Malaguti Phantom

Blue Petrol 95cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

15,066 mi
Last recorded15,066 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 Malaguti Phantom9,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX991 LGU
MakeMalaguti
ModelPhantom
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine95cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2011 15,066 miles

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

offside front brake lever slightly bent

oil warning light is on

Fail 18 Oct 2011 15,066 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

offside front brake lever slightly bent

oil warning light is on

Pass 23 Jul 2010 14,669 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 14,669 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 14,448 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 14,385 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 14,385 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 5 Oct 2006 14,044 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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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X991 LGU is a 2001 Malaguti Phantom in Blue with a 95cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 X991 LGU, 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 X991 LGU registered?

X991 LGU is a 2001 Malaguti Phantom, first registered on 21 February 2001.

Is X991 LGU safe to buy?

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