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R405 OLJ

1998 Peugeot Speedfight

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

13,491 mi
Last recorded13,491 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Peugeot Speedfight15,234 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR405 OLJ
MakePeugeot
ModelSpeedfight
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 13,491 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 13,200 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front fork assemble. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced main frame. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2024 13,158 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front fork assemble. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced main frame. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 13,083 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 13,049 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))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 12,902 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 12,894 miles

Rear coolant leak from water pump

Pass 25 May 2019 12,894 miles

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 May 2018 12,894 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 12,894 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 12,894 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 12,894 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 12,894 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 12,894 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 11 May 2010 12,894 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 12,894 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 12,894 miles

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

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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R405 OLJ is a 1998 Peugeot Speedfight in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R405 OLJ, 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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R405 OLJ is a 1998 Peugeot Speedfight, first registered on 10 June 1998.

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