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R229 JAF

1998 Peugeot Speedfight

Red Petrol 100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2022
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

20,724 mi
Last recorded20,724 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2021
Typical for 1998 Peugeot Speedfight15,234 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR229 JAF
MakePeugeot
ModelSpeedfight
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine100cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2021 20,724 miles

exhaust noisey

some dampness around rear shock

Pass 13 Aug 2018 18,818 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

no front mudguard fitted at time of test

Fail 25 Jun 2018 18,818 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Fork yoke in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected lock (2.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected (2.2.2 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

no front mudguard fitted at time of test

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 15,577 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit and rear (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2016 15,199 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 15,183 miles

Front Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 12,704 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)

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

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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R229 JAF is a 1998 Peugeot Speedfight in Red with a 100cc 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 R229 JAF, 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 R229 JAF registered?

R229 JAF is a 1998 Peugeot Speedfight, first registered on 4 June 1998.

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