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R473 DBW

1998 Peugeot Trekker

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

33,370 mi
Last recorded33,370 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2008
Typical for 1998 Peugeot Trekker16,519 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR473 DBW
MakePeugeot
ModelTrekker
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2008 33,370 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 33,370 miles

Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake component has an inadequate repair (3.1.5)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 28,985 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 26,134 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 26,130 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn is not continous or uniform (1.7.3c)

Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 1 Sep 2006 26,128 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.4b)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 19 Jul 2006 26,080 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Indicator switch does not operate the direction indicators on the side selected (1.5.4)

Rear Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

How Reliable is the Peugeot Trekker?

Based on 16,224 MOT tests across 3,211 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
1,151
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
3,211
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 537
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 375
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 364
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 359
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 353
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R473 DBW is a 1998 Peugeot Trekker in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1998 Peugeot Trekker models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 16,519 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 Trekker fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 537 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R473 DBW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot Trekker typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Peugeot Trekker is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R473 DBW is a 1998 Peugeot Trekker, first registered on 15 July 1998.

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