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R201 SGC

1998 Peugeot Speedfight

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2023
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

39,411 mi
Last recorded39,411 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2022
Typical for 1998 Peugeot Speedfight15,234 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR201 SGC
MakePeugeot
ModelSpeedfight
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2022 39,411 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 34,855 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 33,858 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 33,858 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

main stand mount worn.

Pass 25 Oct 2007 32,958 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 18 Oct 2007 32,954 miles

Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly chaffed (3.2.B2a)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 32,933 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 32,933 miles

Centre Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake back plate(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)

Front Front suspension assembly has excessive free play in the pivot bearings. (2.3.2)

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

Rear Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

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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R201 SGC is a 1998 Peugeot Speedfight in Silver 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 R201 SGC, 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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R201 SGC is a 1998 Peugeot Speedfight, first registered on 9 June 1998.

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