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P291 MHJ

1997 Peugeot Speedfight

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2015
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

36,537 mi
Last recorded36,537 miles
Recorded on13 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Peugeot Speedfight15,730 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP291 MHJ
MakePeugeot
ModelSpeedfight
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2014 36,537 miles

rear no plate slightly damaged

Fail 4 May 2014 36,525 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

rear no plate slightly damaged

Pass 17 Apr 2013 33,623 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 30,223 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 30,223 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2012 30,208 miles

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

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Upper Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Front Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e) DANGEROUS

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

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

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

nuts missing from the exhuast muffler

there are only three screws holding the clutch cover on.

various fastners missing or broken on panels around the scooter.

Fail 3 Feb 2011 23,706 miles

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

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

no plate alittle insecure

Pass 3 Feb 2011 23,706 miles

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

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

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

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

no plate alittle insecure

Fail 29 Jan 2011 23,652 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obscured (1.5.1a)

Rear Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

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

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

no plate alittle insecure

Fail 3 Feb 2010 18,375 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 18,375 miles

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

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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P291 MHJ is a 1997 Peugeot Speedfight in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

Across all 1997 Peugeot Speedfight models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 15,730 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 P291 MHJ, 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 29 years old, this Peugeot Speedfight is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P291 MHJ is a 1997 Peugeot Speedfight, first registered on 15 April 1997.

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