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SV51 BRZ

2001 Derbi Predator

Orange Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2016
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

7,502 mi
Last recorded7,502 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Derbi Predator8,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV51 BRZ
MakeDerbi
ModelPredator
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Feb 2016 7,502 miles

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 4,361 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2009 4,059 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 3,847 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 3,847 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2005 3,439 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

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

Rear Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 2 Sep 2005 3,439 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

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

Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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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SV51 BRZ is a 2001 Derbi Predator in Orange with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2001 Derbi Predator models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 8,892 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 SV51 BRZ, 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 25 years old, this Derbi Predator is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SV51 BRZ registered?

SV51 BRZ is a 2001 Derbi Predator, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is SV51 BRZ safe to buy?

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