MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
23,574 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
non standard seat release mechanism
Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
Rear Brake pipe union leaking fluid (3.2.B4) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
non standard seat release mechanism
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)
Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Lower Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b)
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
non standard seat release mechanism
How Reliable is the Peugeot Speedfight?
Based on 156,076 MOT tests across 29,372 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R185 MTV is a 1998 Peugeot Speedfight in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 R185 MTV, 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 R185 MTV registered?
R185 MTV is a 1998 Peugeot Speedfight, first registered on 1 July 1998.
Is R185 MTV safe to buy?
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