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WA08 KOW

2008 Derbi Senda

Black Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

11,030 mi
Last recorded11,030 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Derbi Senda10,005 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA08 KOW
MakeDerbi
ModelSenda
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 11,030 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 9,337 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

rear wheel baring has slight play

Pass 27 Oct 2023 7,500 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 6,052 miles

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush slight free play! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Swinging arm bush slight free play! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 5,709 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush slight free play! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2021 5,709 miles

Front Brake lever insecure Lever plunger bent & insecure! (1.1.2 (e) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket excessively loose Sprocket securing bolts have no lock nuts on back of bolt! (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush slight free play! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Sprocket bolts to long & are hitting spokes in the rear wheel!

Pass 23 Apr 2019 5,299 miles

Suspension arm slightly loose SWINGARM (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 5,241 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm slightly loose SLIGHT FREEPLAY (SWINGARM) (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2017 5,204 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 8 Feb 2017 5,204 miles

Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 52,632 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 52,631 miles

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

rear swing arm bearings exsesive play

Pass 22 Apr 2013 52,615 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 52,615 miles

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

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

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2012 24,643 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

rear numberplate slightly water damaged

Pass 5 Apr 2012 24,643 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

rear numberplate slightly water damaged

Pass 19 Apr 2011 11,532 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 12 Apr 2011 11,532 miles

Front Dipswitch does not deflect the main beam/s, making them into dipped beam/s (1.2.2b(ii))

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

How Reliable is the Derbi Senda?

Based on 12,951 MOT tests across 2,354 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
1,126
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
2,354
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 648
reflector on motorcycle missing 644
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 457
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 441
Drive chain excessively loose 342
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WA08 KOW is a 2008 Derbi Senda in Black with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Derbi Senda models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 10,005 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 Senda fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 648 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WA08 KOW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Derbi Senda typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 18 years old, this Derbi Senda is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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WA08 KOW is a 2008 Derbi Senda, first registered on 14 April 2008.

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