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Y729 HOD

2001 Malaguti Phantom

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

9,361 mi
Last recorded9,361 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2011
Typical for 2001 Malaguti Phantom9,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY729 HOD
MakeMalaguti
ModelPhantom
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2011 9,361 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Jul 2011 9,360 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 9,233 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 9,233 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 9,197 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 9,197 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 24 May 2006 5,372 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 5,372 miles

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

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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Y729 HOD is a 2001 Malaguti Phantom in Black with a 49cc 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 Y729 HOD, 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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Y729 HOD is a 2001 Malaguti Phantom, first registered on 29 May 2001.

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