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S597 BEC

1998 Peugeot Speedfight

Red Petrol 100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

25,508 mi
Last recorded25,508 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Peugeot Speedfight15,234 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS597 BEC
MakePeugeot
ModelSpeedfight
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine100cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2014 25,508 miles

Centre Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Centre Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Oil leak

Rear mudguard insecure

Fail 5 Sep 2014 25,508 miles

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

Centre Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Centre Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Centre Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Oil leak

Rear mudguard insecure

Pass 9 Aug 2013 24,223 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 24,192 miles

Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Front Tyre has a lump caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

paddock stand sticking

Fail 3 Aug 2012 21,006 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)

exhaust shows signs of corrosion

front pads close to limit

Pass 3 Aug 2012 21,006 miles

exhaust shows signs of corrosion

front pads close to limit

Pass 22 Nov 2011 19,167 miles

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

very minor side to side play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 9 Nov 2010 17,548 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 17,548 miles

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

Rear Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 16,172 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 14,704 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 12,238 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 10,082 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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S597 BEC is a 1998 Peugeot Speedfight in Red with a 100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S597 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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S597 BEC is a 1998 Peugeot Speedfight, first registered on 17 October 1998.

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