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V895 HET

1999 Derbi Predator

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

11,108 mi
Last recorded11,108 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2011
Typical for 1999 Derbi Predator8,687 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV895 HET
MakeDerbi
ModelPredator
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2011 11,108 miles

clicking on front brake caliper

Fail 14 Oct 2011 11,107 miles

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

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

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

clicking on front brake caliper

Pass 28 Sep 2010 7,510 miles

handle bars slightly bent

Fail 23 Apr 2010 7,488 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 6,601 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 6,218 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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V895 HET is a 1999 Derbi Predator in Red 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 V895 HET, 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 V895 HET registered?

V895 HET is a 1999 Derbi Predator, first registered on 22 December 1999.

Is V895 HET safe to buy?

The MOT history for V895 HET 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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