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FJ08 SYR

2008 Peugeot Speedfight

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2021
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

26,785 mi
Last recorded26,785 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Peugeot Speedfight13,820 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ08 SYR
MakePeugeot
ModelSpeedfight
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020 26,785 miles

Front Mudguard insecure ()

Rear Brake lever has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 26,785 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Mudguard insecure ()

Rear Brake lever has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Rear Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 21,408 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2019 21,480 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake lever insecure (1.1.2 (e) (i))

Rear Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2018 19,436 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 17,804 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

nearside front indicator lens broken but not showing white light

Pass 2 Jul 2013 15,537 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Fail 25 Jun 2013 15,482 miles

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

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 11,040 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 10,004 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 10,003 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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FJ08 SYR is a 2008 Peugeot Speedfight in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2008 Peugeot Speedfight models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 13,820 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 FJ08 SYR, 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 18 years old, this Peugeot Speedfight is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FJ08 SYR is a 2008 Peugeot Speedfight, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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