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V289 DTE

2000 Derbi Senda

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

8,700 mi
Last recorded8,700 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2011
Typical for 2000 Derbi Senda15,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV289 DTE
MakeDerbi
ModelSenda
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2011 8,700 miles

Front Brake lever pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Only used during daylight hours, and not used at times of redused visibility

Pass 27 May 2008 6,596 miles
Fail 17 May 2008 6,464 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)

Nearside Steering lock stop maladjusted (2.1.3)

Pass 8 May 2007 4,787 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 4,787 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Chain Guard Missing.

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 19 May 2006 176 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Pass 19 May 2006 176 miles

How Reliable is the Derbi Senda?

Based on 12,951 MOT tests across 2,354 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
1,126
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
2,354
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 648
reflector on motorcycle missing 644
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 457
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 441
Drive chain excessively loose 342
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V289 DTE is a 2000 Derbi Senda in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 2000 Derbi Senda models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 15,149 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Derbi Senda fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 648 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V289 DTE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Derbi Senda typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 26 years old, this Derbi Senda is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V289 DTE registered?

V289 DTE is a 2000 Derbi Senda, first registered on 21 January 2000.

Is V289 DTE safe to buy?

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