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S617 KFJ

1998 Peugeot Trekker

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

39,152 mi
Last recorded39,152 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2022
Typical for 1998 Peugeot Trekker16,519 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS617 KFJ
MakePeugeot
ModelTrekker
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Jun 2022 39,152 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension component has excessive wear or free play forks play between sliding members (5.3.3 (d))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 35,009 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 32,926 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 32,919 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced stand loose (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2018 29,149 miles

Nearside Front Brake lever has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2018 29,149 miles

Nearside Front Brake lever has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released Front brake application (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Fail 15 Jun 2015 28,965 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 28,965 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 28,651 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 28,343 miles

direction indicators speed effected by low battery powor

Fail 2 Jun 2012 27,777 miles

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 27,777 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 26,946 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 26,946 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 25,477 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 25,447 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2009 23,651 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 22,096 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 14,787 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 13 May 2006 19,475 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

How Reliable is the Peugeot Trekker?

Based on 16,224 MOT tests across 3,211 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
1,151
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
3,211
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 537
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 375
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 364
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 359
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 353
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S617 KFJ is a 1998 Peugeot Trekker in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1998 Peugeot Trekker models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 16,519 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 Trekker fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 537 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S617 KFJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot Trekker typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Peugeot Trekker is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S617 KFJ registered?

S617 KFJ is a 1998 Peugeot Trekker, first registered on 9 October 1998.

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