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S553 RKJ

1998 Peugeot Speedfight

Red Petrol 100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

17,802 mi
Last recorded17,802 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Peugeot Speedfight15,234 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS553 RKJ
MakePeugeot
ModelSpeedfight
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine100cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 17,802 miles
Pass 8 May 2026 17,798 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 17,774 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 17,585 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 16,939 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 16,932 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed front and back tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2021 13,543 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 13,539 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 11,843 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 11,843 miles

Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 10,395 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 10,217 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 9,253 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 8,507 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 8,308 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 8,192 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 7,965 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 7,699 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 7,699 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 7,183 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 6,407 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 5,602 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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S553 RKJ is a 1998 Peugeot Speedfight in Red with a 100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S553 RKJ, 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 S553 RKJ registered?

S553 RKJ is a 1998 Peugeot Speedfight, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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