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VU03 XOP

2003 Derbi Atlantis

Multi-colour Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

11,906 mi
Last recorded11,906 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2012
Typical for 2003 Derbi Atlantis7,887 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU03 XOP
MakeDerbi
ModelAtlantis
Year2003
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2012 11,906 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 17,526 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 17,526 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 16,830 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 16,034 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 15,843 miles

Front Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Rear Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 9,805 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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VU03 XOP is a 2003 Derbi Atlantis in Multi-colour with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2003 Derbi Atlantis models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 7,887 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 VU03 XOP, 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 23 years old, this Derbi Atlantis is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU03 XOP registered?

VU03 XOP is a 2003 Derbi Atlantis, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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The MOT history for VU03 XOP shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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