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R480 COT

1998 Peugeot Speedfight

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

20,211 mi
Last recorded20,211 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Peugeot Speedfight15,234 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR480 COT
MakePeugeot
ModelSpeedfight
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 20,211 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 May 2024 18,954 miles

Front Mudguard insecure ()

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2023 15,455 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 15,441 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 15,441 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Horn is not continous or uniform (1.7.3c)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of the horn (1.3.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 11,884 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 11,874 miles

Nearside Front Brake component worn and seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 27 Jul 2009 5,840 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 5,840 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 3,750 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 3,541 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 3,541 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 3,541 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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R480 COT is a 1998 Peugeot Speedfight in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R480 COT, 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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R480 COT is a 1998 Peugeot Speedfight, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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The MOT history for R480 COT shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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