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S596 BEC

1998 Peugeot Speedfight

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

22,835 mi
Last recorded22,835 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Peugeot Speedfight15,234 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS596 BEC
MakePeugeot
ModelSpeedfight
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 22,835 miles

bolt missing from exhaust near silencer but still secure

bolts missing from drive case cover but still secure

centre stand does not fully return unless pushed

Fail 30 Jul 2025 22,835 miles

Brake lever insecure rear brake lever nut missing from pivot bolt (1.1.2 (e) (i))

bolt missing from exhaust near silencer but still secure

bolts missing from drive case cover but still secure

centre stand does not fully return unless pushed

Pass 5 Jul 2024 22,028 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2024 22,019 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2016 20,591 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Jan 2015 14,981 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 14,981 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 11,412 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 8,909 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 8,909 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 8,909 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 8,909 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2009 8,909 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 8,909 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2008 8,909 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 8,838 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 1,523 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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S596 BEC is a 1998 Peugeot Speedfight in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 S596 BEC, 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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S596 BEC is a 1998 Peugeot Speedfight, first registered on 1 October 1998.

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