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R492 EAA

1997 Peugeot Zenith

Green Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

11,857 mi
Last recorded11,857 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2022
Typical for 1997 Peugeot Zenith12,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR492 EAA
MakePeugeot
ModelZenith
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2022 11,857 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 11,857 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged perished and split with no pressure in tyre. (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged badly perished and about to split with low tyre pressure. (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jan 2021 11,857 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame is corroding near the battery breather due to acid leakage. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

battery is inoperative although everything electrical is working sufficiently

Pass 11 Jan 2020 11,857 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 11,856 miles

Front Brake excessively binding Front brake lever is jamming on the handlebar panel and sticking on after the brake is released. (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre is unsuitable Directional tyres must be fitted as instructed on the sidewall. They may use arrow and/or words to indicate the direction of forward rotation. (5.2.3 (a))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released Front brake lever isn't moving properly as it is touching the handlebar panel. (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 10,962 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2018 10,962 miles

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 7,809 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Fail 12 Dec 2017 7,809 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 5,295 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 1,284 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 1,258 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 1,234 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 860 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 860 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front wheel spindle loose (2.3.3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 14,243 miles

rear brake has a slghtly ovaled rear drum advise replace rear wheel.

Fail 22 Dec 2011 14,243 miles

Rear Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

rear brake has a slghtly ovaled rear drum advise replace rear wheel.

Fail 6 Jan 2011 13,818 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 13,818 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 13,169 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2010 13,169 miles

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

Rear wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 12,187 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 12,062 miles

How Reliable is the Peugeot Zenith?

Based on 4,023 MOT tests across 859 vehicles.

75.8%
Pass Rate
655
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
859
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 158
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 109
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 91
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 77
Tyre tread not clearly visible 67
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R492 EAA is a 1997 Peugeot Zenith in Green with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 1997 Peugeot Zenith models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 12,958 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 Zenith fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 158 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R492 EAA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot Zenith typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Peugeot Zenith is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R492 EAA is a 1997 Peugeot Zenith, first registered on 1 September 1997.

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