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R497 YLH

1998 Peugeot Speedfight

Red Petrol 100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

30,592 mi
Last recorded30,592 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2008
Typical for 1998 Peugeot Speedfight15,234 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR497 YLH
MakePeugeot
ModelSpeedfight
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine100cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2008 30,592 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 5 Feb 2008 30,592 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a)

Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 18 Nov 2006 29,241 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 18 Nov 2006 29,241 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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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R497 YLH is a 1998 Peugeot Speedfight in Red with a 100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R497 YLH, 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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R497 YLH is a 1998 Peugeot Speedfight, first registered on 1 June 1998.

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