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T540 ARU

1999 Peugeot Zenith

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

22,635 mi
Last recorded22,635 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2012
Typical for 1999 Peugeot Zenith11,308 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT540 ARU
MakePeugeot
ModelZenith
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2012 22,635 miles

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 20,096 miles

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2011 20,096 miles

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

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 19,485 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2009 17,694 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2009 17,694 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 13 May 2008 15,037 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 15,037 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 25 May 2007 13,244 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 13,244 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2006 11,557 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 11,557 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2005 9,363 miles
Fail 19 May 2005 9,363 miles

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

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

How Reliable is the Peugeot Zenith?

Based on 4,023 MOT tests across 859 vehicles.

75.8%
Pass Rate
655
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
859
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 158
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 109
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 91
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 77
Tyre tread not clearly visible 67
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T540 ARU is a 1999 Peugeot Zenith in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1999 Peugeot Zenith models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 11,308 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 Zenith fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 158 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T540 ARU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot Zenith typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 27 years old, this Peugeot Zenith is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T540 ARU is a 1999 Peugeot Zenith, first registered on 16 April 1999.

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