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T257 JEG

1999 Derbi Senda

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

8,581 mi
Last recorded8,581 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2013
Typical for 1999 Derbi Senda12,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT257 JEG
MakeDerbi
ModelSenda
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2013 8,581 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 17,904 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 17,866 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

speedo cable broken

Pass 23 Apr 2009 16,668 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2009 16,668 miles

Brake pedal mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

Clutch lever shortened so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

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

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Brake pedal is inoperative (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

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

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

severe oil leak 2 stroke

Pass 28 Oct 2008 14,683 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 14,683 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 12,496 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2007 12,478 miles

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

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

Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 25 Nov 2006 4,263 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2006 4,263 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 2,893 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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T257 JEG is a 1999 Derbi Senda in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1999 Derbi Senda models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 12,952 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 T257 JEG, 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 27 years old, this Derbi Senda is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T257 JEG is a 1999 Derbi Senda, first registered on 12 April 1999.

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