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S861 JVJ

1998 Peugeot Speedfight

Red Petrol 100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

47,686 mi
Last recorded47,686 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2020
Typical for 1998 Peugeot Speedfight15,234 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS861 JVJ
MakePeugeot
ModelSpeedfight
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine100cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2020 47,686 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2020 47,653 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Riders seat with a defective supporting structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2015 45,427 miles

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

engine oil leak 2x gearbox bolts loose

Fail 3 Oct 2015 45,410 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake caliper(s) insecure bolt housing fractured metal missing exposing bolt thread (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS

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

engine oil leak 2x gearbox bolts loose

Fail 17 Sep 2015 45,375 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 42,541 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 39,128 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 39,128 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2012 35,924 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 34,239 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 34,239 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 30,155 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 30,155 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 26,201 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 2,316 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 21,948 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 20,486 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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S861 JVJ is a 1998 Peugeot Speedfight in Red with a 100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 S861 JVJ, 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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S861 JVJ is a 1998 Peugeot Speedfight, first registered on 20 August 1998.

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