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S601 WCA

1998 Peugeot Speedfight

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2015
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

3,696 mi
Last recorded3,696 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Peugeot Speedfight15,234 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS601 WCA
MakePeugeot
ModelSpeedfight
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2014 3,696 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2014 3,696 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 3,696 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 3,696 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 3,696 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Fail 17 Mar 2011 3,696 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

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

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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S601 WCA is a 1998 Peugeot Speedfight in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 S601 WCA, 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 S601 WCA registered?

S601 WCA is a 1998 Peugeot Speedfight, first registered on 8 December 1998.

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