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R161 VLH

1998 Peugeot Speedfight

Black Petrol 100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

6,847 mi
Last recorded6,847 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Peugeot Speedfight15,234 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR161 VLH
MakePeugeot
ModelSpeedfight
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine100cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 6,847 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 6,847 miles

Front Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 6,842 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 6,498 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 6,498 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2015 5,594 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 5,594 miles

front mudguard insecure

Fail 20 Mar 2012 5,593 miles

Nearside Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

front mudguard insecure

Pass 27 May 2010 5,359 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 4,618 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 4,618 miles

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

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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R161 VLH is a 1998 Peugeot Speedfight in Black with a 100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1998 Peugeot Speedfight models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 15,234 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 R161 VLH, 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 28 years old, this Peugeot Speedfight is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R161 VLH registered?

R161 VLH is a 1998 Peugeot Speedfight, first registered on 7 January 1998.

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