Peugeot Kisbee MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

14.5 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 Kisbee tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several, so these do not sum to 100%.

1. 1.A headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED19.1%

   54 occurrences

2. 2.Steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play15.2%

   43 occurrences

3. 3.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely13.1%

   37 occurrences

4. 4.Brake control has insufficient reserve travel11.0%

   31 occurrences

5. 5.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm10.6%

   30 occurrences

6. 6.Brake efficiency below minimum requirement9.9%

   28 occurrences

7. 7.The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements9.2%

   26 occurrences

8. 8.Headlamp aim unable to be tested8.8%

   25 occurrences

9. 9.A stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released7.1%

   20 occurrences

10. 10.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements6.7%

    19 occurrences

11. 11.Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning6.4%

    18 occurrences

12. 12.Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake6.0%

    17 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Peugeot Kisbee tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements6.7%

   88 tests

2. 2.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely6.4%

   85 tests

3. 3.Steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play6.4%

   85 tests

4. 4.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements4.2%

   56 tests

5. 5.Brake control so positioned, bent or shortened that the brake cannot be readily applied.4.2%

   55 tests

6. 6.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm3.8%

   50 tests

7. 7.Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake2.6%

   34 tests

8. 8.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely2.2%

   29 tests

How wear changes the picture

Kisbee pass rate by age and registration year

What gets tested

The Kisbee fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

9,417

Test classes

class 1: 1,299 · class 2: 22

Compare within the range

Other Peugeot motorcycles

• Peugeot Speedfight73.6%
• Peugeot Tweet78.6% raw
• Peugeot Django83.1% raw
• All Peugeot motorcycles

Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Peugeot Kisbee?

72.1% unadjusted, from 1,321 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Peugeot Kisbee fail its MOT on?

"A headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED" is recorded in 19.1% of failed Peugeot Kisbee tests, followed by "Steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play" (15.2%). One failed test often lists several items.

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

9,417 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.