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KU52 VBC

2003 Derbi Senda Sm

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2009
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

25,945 mi
Last recorded25,945 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU52 VBC
MakeDerbi
ModelSenda Sm
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2008 25,945 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 25,945 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2008 25,945 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Headlamp switch insecure (1.2.4)

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 23 Jan 2007 24,075 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 23 Jan 2007 24,075 miles

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 22,104 miles

condition of front fork seals

play in head bearings

rear brake lever travel

security of front mud gaurd

wear to chain and sprocket BORDERLINE

wear to front and rear tyres extremely BORDERLINE

Fail 1 Apr 2006 22,058 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

condition of front fork seals

play in head bearings

rear brake lever travel

security of front mud gaurd

wear to chain and sprocket BORDELINE

wear to front and rear tyres extremely BORDERLINE

Fail 28 Mar 2006 22,007 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

play in head bearings

rear brake lever travel

security of front mud gaurd

wear front and rear tyre ONLY JUST LEGAL

How Reliable is the Derbi Senda Sm?

Based on 1,508 MOT tests across 264 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
1,281
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
264
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 97
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 94
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 62
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 54
Horn not working 53
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KU52 VBC is a 2003 Derbi Senda Sm in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

The most common reason a Derbi Senda Sm fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 97 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KU52 VBC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Derbi Senda Sm typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 23 years old, this Derbi Senda Sm is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KU52 VBC is a 2003 Derbi Senda Sm, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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