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S287 WNM

1998 Derbi Predator

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2014
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

13,325 mi
Last recorded13,325 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Derbi Predator5,046 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS287 WNM
MakeDerbi
ModelPredator
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2013 13,325 miles

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

Front Motorcycle structure slightly insecure (6.1.1c)

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

Rear indicator lens missing

Fail 24 Oct 2013 13,325 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Front Motorcycle structure slightly insecure (6.1.1c)

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

Rear indicator lens missing

Pass 28 Sep 2012 12,013 miles

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 5,563 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Derbi Predator?

Based on 1,647 MOT tests across 472 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
698
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
472
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 51
suspension bush has excessive free play 35
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 34
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 34
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 32
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S287 WNM is a 1998 Derbi Predator in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Derbi Predator models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 5,046 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 Predator fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 51 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S287 WNM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was S287 WNM registered?

S287 WNM is a 1998 Derbi Predator, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is S287 WNM safe to buy?

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