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S893 BTA

1998 Peugeot Speedfight

Orange Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

13,165 mi
Last recorded13,165 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Peugeot Speedfight15,234 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS893 BTA
MakePeugeot
ModelSpeedfight
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2013 13,165 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

number plate broken

Fail 18 Feb 2013 12,616 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 8,414 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 25,198 miles

Front panel and front handle bar cover insecure. Various panel screws missing.

Fail 17 Mar 2011 25,194 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Front panel and front handle bar cover insecure. Various panel screws missing.

Pass 21 Dec 2006 24,522 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2006 24,522 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2005 21,222 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2005 21,222 miles

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

Rear Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

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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S893 BTA is a 1998 Peugeot Speedfight in Orange with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S893 BTA, 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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S893 BTA is a 1998 Peugeot Speedfight, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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