Peugeot Speedfight (2001)
2001 Peugeot Speedfight
CarHunch analysed 5,217 real MOT records for the 2001 Peugeot Speedfight. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2001 Peugeot Speedfight has a 55.1% first-time MOT pass rate, well below the UK average of 80%, signalling that these scooters are prone to failures and require careful pre-purchase inspection. With 12.1% of vehicles having experienced a dangerous defect, there's a meaningful safety concern that shouldn't be ignored by prospective buyers.
At 14,215 miles median mileage, these machines are running relatively low miles for their age, yet still averaging 1.07 failures and 1.9 advisories per test, which points to wear-related issues rather than high-mileage abuse. Before buying one, get a full pre-MOT inspection focused on brakes, lights, and structural integrity—this model simply doesn't have a track record of passing reliably.
What to check before buying a 2001 Peugeot Speedfight
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (100%) | 5,212 | 55.1% | 1.07 |
| Other (0%) | 3 | 100% | 0 |
| Diesel (0%) | 2 | 0% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2001 Peugeot Speedfight vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2001 Peugeot Speedfight vehicles fall between 9,447 and 19,758 miles.
2001 Peugeot Speedfight — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 70 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (12% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2001 Peugeot Speedfight
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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21.2%
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing
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19.4%
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
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19.4%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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18%
Headlamp aim too low
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17%
Steering headbearing has slight free play
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16.8%
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick
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16.6%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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16.1%
Steering headbearing has excessive free play
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2001. Counts include advisories and failures.
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