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R544 UYC

1998 Peugeot Speedfight

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

32,645 mi
Last recorded32,645 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 Peugeot Speedfight15,234 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR544 UYC
MakePeugeot
ModelSpeedfight
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2015 32,645 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 32,645 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 27,689 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 25,903 miles

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 25 May 2011 25,903 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 21,044 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 14,782 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 14,762 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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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R544 UYC is a 1998 Peugeot Speedfight in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R544 UYC, 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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R544 UYC is a 1998 Peugeot Speedfight, first registered on 1 March 1998.

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