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Y973 RVV

2001 Malaguti Phantom

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

10,037 mi
Last recorded10,037 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 Malaguti Phantom9,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY973 RVV
MakeMalaguti
ModelPhantom
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2012 10,037 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 10,024 miles

speedo cable broken

Fail 11 Aug 2009 10,024 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

speedo cable broken

Pass 18 Aug 2008 7,709 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 7,584 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 6,570 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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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Y973 RVV is a 2001 Malaguti Phantom in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 Y973 RVV, 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 Y973 RVV registered?

Y973 RVV is a 2001 Malaguti Phantom, first registered on 4 May 2001.

Is Y973 RVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y973 RVV shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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