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W985 VLR

2000 Peugeot Vivacity

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

14,928 mi
Last recorded14,928 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Peugeot Vivacity14,534 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW985 VLR
MakePeugeot
ModelVivacity
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 14,928 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2026 14,905 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 9,971 miles

Front Wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Fail 5 Jun 2025 9,971 miles

Front Wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 8,138 miles

Front tyre is perished and cracked in tread

Pass 20 Dec 2021 7,763 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 6,900 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 6,850 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 6,406 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 5,024 miles

Front brake lever reduced reserve travel

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 4,752 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 4,687 miles

Front Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

n/s mirror missing

Pass 21 Jul 2012 4,462 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 4,462 miles

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

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 4,102 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 3,998 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 3,665 miles

How Reliable is the Peugeot Vivacity?

Based on 46,137 MOT tests across 8,506 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
1,082
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
8,506
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 1,046
suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. 851
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 838
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 794
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 775
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W985 VLR is a 2000 Peugeot Vivacity in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2000 Peugeot Vivacity models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 14,534 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Peugeot Vivacity fails its MOT is shock absorber has inadequate damping effect., accounting for 1,046 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W985 VLR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot Vivacity typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 26 years old, this Peugeot Vivacity is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W985 VLR registered?

W985 VLR is a 2000 Peugeot Vivacity, first registered on 7 June 2000.

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