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R478 RFJ

1998 Peugeot Speedfight

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

15,768 mi
Last recorded15,768 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Peugeot Speedfight15,234 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR478 RFJ
MakePeugeot
ModelSpeedfight
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2015 15,768 miles

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

battery flat

Fail 24 Jun 2015 15,768 miles

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

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

battery flat

Pass 11 Dec 2013 15,760 miles

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 15,192 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2011 15,190 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 11,691 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 11,691 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 11,691 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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R478 RFJ is a 1998 Peugeot Speedfight in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R478 RFJ, 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 R478 RFJ registered?

R478 RFJ is a 1998 Peugeot Speedfight, first registered on 1 June 1998.

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