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R165 AKJ

1998 Peugeot Speedfight

Green Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

30,662 mi
Last recorded30,662 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2009
Typical for 1998 Peugeot Speedfight15,234 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR165 AKJ
MakePeugeot
ModelSpeedfight
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2009 30,662 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2009 28,996 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 25,319 miles

front tyre is perished

Fail 23 Jun 2008 25,319 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

front tyre is perished

Pass 23 Mar 2007 23,519 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 23,017 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 23,017 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear 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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R165 AKJ is a 1998 Peugeot Speedfight in Green with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R165 AKJ, 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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R165 AKJ is a 1998 Peugeot Speedfight, first registered on 1 July 1998.

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