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R197 WYD

1998 Derbi GPR50-R

Red Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

37,180 mi
Last recorded37,180 miles
Recorded on3 May 2008
Typical for 1998 Derbi GPR50-R17,024 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR197 WYD
MakeDerbi
ModelGPR50-R
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2008 37,180 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 36,268 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2006 36,256 miles

Brake pedal attachment screws loose (3.1.2b)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir severely damaged (3.2.B1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2005 30,522 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2005 30,521 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

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

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

How Reliable is the Derbi GPR50-R?

Based on 2,658 MOT tests across 552 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
1,261
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
552
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 168
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 143
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 124
reflector on motorcycle missing 122
wheel bearings have excessive free play 89
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R197 WYD is a 1998 Derbi GPR50-R in Red with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Derbi GPR50-R models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 17,024 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 GPR50-R fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R197 WYD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Derbi GPR50-R typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Derbi GPR50-R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R197 WYD registered?

R197 WYD is a 1998 Derbi GPR50-R, first registered on 16 February 1998.

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