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V557 EBC

1999 Derbi Atlantis

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2015
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

9,245 mi
Last recorded9,245 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2014
Typical for 1999 Derbi Atlantis12,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV557 EBC
MakeDerbi
ModelAtlantis
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2014 9,245 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Fail 19 Dec 2013 9,243 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2012 9,195 miles

How Reliable is the Derbi Atlantis?

Based on 1,849 MOT tests across 463 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
960
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
463
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 42
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 39
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 31
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 25
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 25
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V557 EBC is a 1999 Derbi Atlantis in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Derbi Atlantis models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 12,954 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 Atlantis fails its MOT is brake lever has inadequate reserve travel, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V557 EBC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Derbi Atlantis typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 27 years old, this Derbi Atlantis is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V557 EBC registered?

V557 EBC is a 1999 Derbi Atlantis, first registered on 16 September 1999.

Is V557 EBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V557 EBC shows 3 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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