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S177 SCV

1998 Derbi Senda

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2013
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

6,812 mi
Last recorded6,812 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Derbi Senda4,732 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS177 SCV
MakeDerbi
ModelSenda
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2012 6,812 miles

No indicators fitted

Fail 6 Sep 2012 86,798 miles

Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1)

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

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

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

No indicators fitted

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Side stand not retracting correctly

Pass 6 Aug 2011 7,227 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Offside Front Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 5 Aug 2011 7,218 miles

Brake lever pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a)

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Offside Front Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 5,805 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 5,503 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Fail 31 Dec 2009 5,380 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 Lower Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

rear brake pads in poor condition

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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S177 SCV is a 1998 Derbi Senda in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 S177 SCV, 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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S177 SCV is a 1998 Derbi Senda, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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