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V952 DNG

1999 Derbi Predator

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

10,916 mi
Last recorded10,916 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2016
Typical for 1999 Derbi Predator8,687 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV952 DNG
MakeDerbi
ModelPredator
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2016 10,916 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 10,391 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 10,364 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 8,860 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2013 8,860 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 7,115 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 7,115 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 5,049 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 5,049 miles

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

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

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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V952 DNG is a 1999 Derbi Predator in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 V952 DNG, 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 V952 DNG registered?

V952 DNG is a 1999 Derbi Predator, first registered on 11 November 1999.

Is V952 DNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for V952 DNG shows 9 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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