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R471 OTA

1998 Peugeot Speedfight

Red Petrol 100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

10,691 mi
Last recorded10,691 miles
Recorded on8 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Peugeot Speedfight15,234 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR471 OTA
MakePeugeot
ModelSpeedfight
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine100cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2012 10,691 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 10,691 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2010 8,433 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

mumberplate lamp works intermittantly

Pass 21 Apr 2009 7,329 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 7,329 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2007 5,012 miles

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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R471 OTA is a 1998 Peugeot Speedfight in Red with a 100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R471 OTA, 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 R471 OTA registered?

R471 OTA is a 1998 Peugeot Speedfight, first registered on 20 May 1998.

Is R471 OTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R471 OTA shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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