Raleigh Runabout vs Peugeot Speedfight

The Raleigh Runabout passes its MOT first time more often than the Peugeot Speedfight: 91.1% vs 65.2%, a 25.9-point lead.

MOT reliability, side by side

first-time pass rate, outright fail rate and tests analysed · 2005–2025

Metric	Raleigh Runabout	Peugeot Speedfight
First-time pass rate	91.1%	65.2%
Outright fail rate	5.4%	26.3%
Engine size	49cc	49cc
Rank among all models	#659 of 5428	#5008 of 5428
Median miles at test	2,427	13,547
MOT tests analysed	720	83,728
Most common failure	lighting and signalling	lighting and signalling

First-time outcomes on normal tests, 2005–2025. "Most common failure" is the component group with the most recorded defects on failed tests. Read pass rates against test counts: a smaller sample is noisier. Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results.

What fails, side by side

share of each bike's MOT tests that failed on the component · lower is better

Component	Raleigh Runabout	Peugeot Speedfight
Lights & signalling	1.8%	15.4%
Steering & suspension	1.5%	12.9%
Brakes	1.9%	10.8%
Tyres & wheels	2.4%	4.7%
Fuel & exhaust	0.6%	2.5%
Structure & body	0.1%	2.3%
Drive system	0.4%	0.0%

A test that fails on two components counts once in each. Component links go to the bikes most likely to fail on it.

Pass rate by test year

first-time MOT pass rate in each calendar year both bikes were tested

Test year	Raleigh Runabout	Peugeot Speedfight
2010	88.1%	62.0%
2011	94.6%	60.9%
2012	91.1%	61.2%
2013	92.9%	61.2%
2014	85.0%	61.7%
2015	92.1%	64.4%
2016	90.8%	63.0%
2017	89.3%	68.5%

Each year mixes bikes of different ages, so a fleet that is getting older tends to slip.

Raleigh Runabout vs Peugeot Speedfight FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Which is more reliable, the Raleigh Runabout or the Peugeot Speedfight?

The Raleigh Runabout passes its MOT first time more often than the Peugeot Speedfight: 91.1% vs 65.2%, a 25.9-point lead. An MOT checks roadworthiness items, not engine or gearbox internals.

What does the Raleigh Runabout fail its MOT on most?

Tyres & wheels: 2.4% of Raleigh Runabout MOT tests failed on it, then brakes (1.9%).

What does the Peugeot Speedfight fail its MOT on most?

Lights & signalling: 15.4% of Peugeot Speedfight MOT tests failed on it, then steering & suspension (12.9%).

RALEIGH RUNABOUT 91.1% pass · 720 tests PEUGEOT SPEEDFIGHT 65.2% pass · 83.7k tests

See each bike's full report (trend, mileage curve, failure breakdown and rivals) on its own page.