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S823 KPO

1998 Peugeot Speedfight

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

20,173 mi
Last recorded20,173 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Peugeot Speedfight15,234 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS823 KPO
MakePeugeot
ModelSpeedfight
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2012 20,173 miles

High/low switch wired wrong way around

Pass 23 Jul 2011 17,425 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 17,290 miles

Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 13,028 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 7 Aug 2009 13,028 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

rear tyre valve slightly perished

Pass 10 Jun 2008 8,373 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 8,296 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2006 8,256 miles

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

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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S823 KPO is a 1998 Peugeot Speedfight in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S823 KPO, 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 S823 KPO registered?

S823 KPO is a 1998 Peugeot Speedfight, first registered on 10 August 1998.

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