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V42 ESX

1999 Derbi Predator

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

4,266 mi
Last recorded4,266 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2018
Typical for 1999 Derbi Predator8,687 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV42 ESX
MakeDerbi
ModelPredator
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2018 4,266 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 4,085 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 4,066 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 4,011 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 3,999 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 3,864 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 3,811 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 3,756 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 3,494 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 3,259 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 3,103 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2006 2,841 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2006 2,841 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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V42 ESX is a 1999 Derbi Predator in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V42 ESX, 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 V42 ESX registered?

V42 ESX is a 1999 Derbi Predator, first registered on 16 September 1999.

Is V42 ESX safe to buy?

The MOT history for V42 ESX shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V42 ESX have outstanding finance?

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