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P498 BRU

1997 Peugeot Speedfight

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

18,038 mi
Last recorded18,038 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Peugeot Speedfight15,730 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP498 BRU
MakePeugeot
ModelSpeedfight
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2010 18,038 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 16,640 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 16,640 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 16,476 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 8 Jun 2007 16,476 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 16,307 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 16,307 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 17 May 2005 16,086 miles
Fail 17 May 2005 16,086 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

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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P498 BRU is a 1997 Peugeot Speedfight in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P498 BRU, 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 P498 BRU registered?

P498 BRU is a 1997 Peugeot Speedfight, first registered on 18 June 1997.

Is P498 BRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P498 BRU shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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