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YK55 BYZ

2005 Malaguti Phantom

Yellow Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2012
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

7,552 mi
Last recorded7,552 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2011
Typical for 2005 Malaguti Phantom8,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK55 BYZ
MakeMalaguti
ModelPhantom
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2011 7,552 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 7,552 miles

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

Nearside Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 7,552 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2010 7,552 miles

Front Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

front mudgaurd missing

Pass 15 Jan 2009 6,293 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 6,293 miles

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

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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YK55 BYZ is a 2005 Malaguti Phantom in Yellow with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2005 Malaguti Phantom models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 8,450 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 YK55 BYZ, 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 21 years old, this Malaguti Phantom is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YK55 BYZ registered?

YK55 BYZ is a 2005 Malaguti Phantom, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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