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X127 BYC

2000 Peugeot Vivacity

Yellow Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

26,352 mi
Last recorded26,352 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2013
Typical for 2000 Peugeot Vivacity14,534 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX127 BYC
MakePeugeot
ModelVivacity
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2013 26,352 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 26,352 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 4 Feb 2013 26,352 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Fairing insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

Rear Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 20,629 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

mirrors insecure

Fail 2 Mar 2012 26,352 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

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

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2011 26,341 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

indicators flash slightly fast

Pass 16 Jun 2009 18,946 miles

front mudgaurd broken

Fail 2 Jun 2009 18,946 miles

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

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

Nearside Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Nearside Brake lever is damaged and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

front mudgaurd broken

Pass 4 Jun 2008 12,784 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 9,572 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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X127 BYC is a 2000 Peugeot Vivacity in Yellow with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X127 BYC, 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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X127 BYC is a 2000 Peugeot Vivacity, first registered on 23 November 2000.

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