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P356 BCW

1997 Peugeot Speedfight

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

22,455 mi
Last recorded22,455 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Peugeot Speedfight15,730 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP356 BCW
MakePeugeot
ModelSpeedfight
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2011 22,455 miles

Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)

Fail 6 Aug 2011 22,455 miles

Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2009 22,136 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2009 22,136 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 28 Oct 2005 17,127 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

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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P356 BCW is a 1997 Peugeot Speedfight in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Peugeot Speedfight models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 15,730 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 P356 BCW, 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 29 years old, this Peugeot Speedfight is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P356 BCW registered?

P356 BCW is a 1997 Peugeot Speedfight, first registered on 7 June 1997.

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