MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
36,537 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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rear no plate slightly damaged
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
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
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.
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
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
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
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is P291 MHJ safe to buy?
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