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R289 TKJ

1997 Peugeot Zenith

Green Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

7,766 mi
Last recorded7,766 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Peugeot Zenith12,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR289 TKJ
MakePeugeot
ModelZenith
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2015 7,766 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 7,762 miles

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

Nearside Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 7,762 miles

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

no no plate light fitted

rear fairing slightley loose

rear shocker coated in grease

Fail 21 Oct 2014 7,762 miles

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

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

no no plate light fitted

rear fairing slightley loose

rear shocker coated in grease

Pass 19 Oct 2013 6,476 miles

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 19 Oct 2013 6,474 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 16 Oct 2012 5,607 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 5,607 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 15 Oct 2011 5,607 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

advise both front and rear tyres slight cracking on side wall

Pass 15 Oct 2011 5,607 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

advise both front and rear tyres slight cracking on side wall

Pass 5 Aug 2010 4,095 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 3,221 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 2,844 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 2,707 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 2,693 miles

How Reliable is the Peugeot Zenith?

Based on 4,023 MOT tests across 859 vehicles.

75.8%
Pass Rate
655
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
859
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 158
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 109
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 91
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 77
Tyre tread not clearly visible 67
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R289 TKJ is a 1997 Peugeot Zenith in Green with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Peugeot Zenith models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 12,958 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 Zenith fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 158 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R289 TKJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot Zenith typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Peugeot Zenith is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R289 TKJ is a 1997 Peugeot Zenith, first registered on 28 August 1997.

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