MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
33,370 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
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)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was R473 DBW registered?
R473 DBW is a 1998 Peugeot Trekker, first registered on 15 July 1998.
Is R473 DBW safe to buy?
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