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X708 BYC

2001 Derbi Predator

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

8,848 mi
Last recorded8,848 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2011
Typical for 2001 Derbi Predator8,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX708 BYC
MakeDerbi
ModelPredator
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2011 8,848 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2011 8,848 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Fail 30 Jul 2010 11,359 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 11,359 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 11,359 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2010 11,359 miles

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 11,359 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 11,358 miles

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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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X708 BYC is a 2001 Derbi Predator in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2001 Derbi Predator models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 8,892 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 X708 BYC, 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 25 years old, this Derbi Predator is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X708 BYC registered?

X708 BYC is a 2001 Derbi Predator, first registered on 10 February 2001.

Is X708 BYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X708 BYC shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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