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R472 PWO

1998 Peugeot Speedfight

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

2,994 mi
Last recorded2,994 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Peugeot Speedfight15,234 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR472 PWO
MakePeugeot
ModelSpeedfight
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 2,994 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2025 2,994 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 May 2025 2,994 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 2,994 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2023 2,994 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 2,994 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2022 2,994 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2020 2,994 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 2,994 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 2,994 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 2,994 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 2,940 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 2,772 miles

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

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

rear tyre prished

Pass 30 May 2013 1,992 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 1,358 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 1,310 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2005 1,286 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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R472 PWO is a 1998 Peugeot Speedfight in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 R472 PWO, 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 R472 PWO registered?

R472 PWO is a 1998 Peugeot Speedfight, first registered on 9 July 1998.

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