Peugeot Django MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

3.4 points below the fleet average of 86.5%. The examples tested do not cover a wide enough spread of ages and mileages to compare fairly against the rest of the fleet, so no rank is claimed; the failure record below stands on its own.

DVSA recorded wording

Most common failure items

Share of failed Peugeot Django tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several, so these do not sum to 100%.

1. 1.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely27.3%

   18 occurrences

2. 2.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements21.2%

   14 occurrences

3. 3.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm19.7%

   13 occurrences

4. 4.A wheel bearing excessively rough13.6%

   9 occurrences

5. 5.Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake13.6%

   9 occurrences

6. 6.Steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play10.6%

   7 occurrences

7. 7.A tyre with a lump, bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure, including any lifting of the tread rubber10.6%

   7 occurrences

8. 8.A headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED9.1%

   6 occurrences

9. 9.Rear registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps7.6%

   5 occurrences

10. 10.Exhaust system leaking or insecure6.1%

    4 occurrences

11. 11.Brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn6.1%

    4 occurrences

12. 12.A lamp missing or inoperative6.1%

    4 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Peugeot Django tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements9.8%

   53 tests

2. 2.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm4.3%

   23 tests

3. 3.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely3.5%

   19 tests

4. 4.Steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play2.8%

   15 tests

5. 5.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements2.6%

   14 tests

6. 6.Brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn2.4%

   13 tests

7. 7.Brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured2.2%

   12 tests

8. 8.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted2.2%

   12 tests

How wear changes the picture

Django pass rate by age and registration year

What gets tested

The Django fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

6,120

Test classes

class 1: 498 · class 2: 41

Compare within the range

Other Peugeot motorcycles

• Peugeot Speedfight73.6%
• Peugeot Kisbee72.1% raw
• Peugeot Tweet78.6% raw
• All Peugeot motorcycles

Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Peugeot Django?

83.1% unadjusted, from 539 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Peugeot Django fail its MOT on?

"A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely" is recorded in 27.3% of failed Peugeot Django tests, followed by "Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements" (21.2%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a Peugeot Django usually have at its MOT?

6,120 miles on average across every age tested, so a description of the fleet rather than an annual figure. Motorcycle mileages are low and vary enormously with use; a commuter bike and a weekend bike of the same age can differ by a factor of ten.