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V489 ECG

2000 Derbi Predator

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

23,227 mi
Last recorded23,227 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2006
Typical for 2000 Derbi Predator8,783 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV489 ECG
MakeDerbi
ModelPredator
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2006 23,227 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 23,227 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Dec 2005 23,227 miles

Centre Front Upper Front suspension assembly has excessive free play in the pivot bearings. (2.3.2)

Front Front suspension assembly component excessively misaligned (2.3.1)

Offside Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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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V489 ECG is a 2000 Derbi Predator in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 2000 Derbi Predator models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 8,783 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 V489 ECG, 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 26 years old, this Derbi Predator is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V489 ECG registered?

V489 ECG is a 2000 Derbi Predator, first registered on 1 February 2000.

Is V489 ECG safe to buy?

The MOT history for V489 ECG shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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