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T552 LNT

1999 Derbi Predator

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

16,887 mi
Last recorded16,887 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2014
Typical for 1999 Derbi Predator8,687 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT552 LNT
MakeDerbi
ModelPredator
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 15 Sep 2014 16,887 miles

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

Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 16,543 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 13,899 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 3,785 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2007 3,785 miles

Rear Tyre has a bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2006 13,358 miles

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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T552 LNT is a 1999 Derbi Predator in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Derbi Predator models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 8,687 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 T552 LNT, 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 27 years old, this Derbi Predator is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T552 LNT registered?

T552 LNT is a 1999 Derbi Predator, first registered on 1 July 1999.

Is T552 LNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for T552 LNT shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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