CarVerify

Free Car Check

R231 OCW

1998 Peugeot Speedfight

Blue Petrol 49cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

12,369 mi
Last recorded12,369 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2019
Typical for 1998 Peugeot Speedfight15,234 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Peugeot
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR231 OCW
MakePeugeot
ModelSpeedfight
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2019 12,369 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 10,301 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 10,301 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 8,298 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 8,296 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 7,749 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 7,749 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 6,090 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 6,090 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 5,695 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 5,384 miles

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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
Full Peugeot Speedfight reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R231 OCW is a 1998 Peugeot Speedfight in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R231 OCW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R231 OCW?

You can check the full history of R231 OCW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R231 OCW registered?

R231 OCW is a 1998 Peugeot Speedfight, first registered on 14 May 1998.

Is R231 OCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R231 OCW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R231 OCW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R231 OCW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.