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BU51 XHL

2001 Peugeot Speedfight

Green Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

26,326 mi
Last recorded26,326 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2008
Typical for 2001 Peugeot Speedfight14,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 XHL
MakePeugeot
ModelSpeedfight
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2008 26,326 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 26,326 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 21,277 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Fail 15 Mar 2007 21,251 miles

Front Front suspension assembly has excessive free play in the pivot bearings. (2.3.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Fail 7 Mar 2007 21,148 miles

Front Motorcycle structure excessively distorted (6.1.1a)

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear Brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 10 Mar 2006 16,640 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2006 16,640 miles

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

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Front Upper Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Lower Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

How Reliable is the Peugeot Speedfight?

Based on 156,076 MOT tests across 29,372 vehicles.

73.1%
Pass Rate
1,371
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
29,372
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5,097
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 4,584
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 3,758
reflector on motorcycle missing 3,680
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 3,000
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BU51 XHL is a 2001 Peugeot Speedfight in Green with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 2001 Peugeot Speedfight models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 14,970 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 Peugeot Speedfight fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 5,097 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU51 XHL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot Speedfight typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Peugeot Speedfight is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BU51 XHL is a 2001 Peugeot Speedfight, first registered on 12 November 2001.

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