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P588 DTT

1997 Peugeot Speedfight

Green Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2015
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

12,937 mi
Last recorded12,937 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Peugeot Speedfight15,730 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP588 DTT
MakePeugeot
ModelSpeedfight
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2014 12,937 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 3 Jul 2014 12,935 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

Rear Brake lever attachment screws loose (3.1.2b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 11,783 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 11,783 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

handle bars insecure

Pass 22 Oct 2011 10,526 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 8,378 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 8,378 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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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P588 DTT is a 1997 Peugeot Speedfight in Green with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P588 DTT, 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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P588 DTT is a 1997 Peugeot Speedfight, first registered on 8 April 1997.

Is P588 DTT safe to buy?

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