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R489 PTF

1998 Derbi Senda

White Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

7,896 mi
Last recorded7,896 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Derbi Senda4,732 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR489 PTF
MakeDerbi
ModelSenda
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2010 7,896 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 7,896 miles

Inner Rear Lower Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Fail 23 Mar 2010 7,876 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Front Lower Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Front Lower Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear spring worn but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front tyre starting to crack

high beam warning light stays on

rear brake pad pins can be pushed out easily but not insecure

rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 21 Aug 2008 6,803 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 6,803 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear mono-shock insecure (2.4.B.4)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 3,935 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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R489 PTF is a 1998 Derbi Senda in White with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Derbi Senda models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 4,732 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 R489 PTF, 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 28 years old, this Derbi Senda is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R489 PTF registered?

R489 PTF is a 1998 Derbi Senda, first registered on 9 June 1998.

Is R489 PTF safe to buy?

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