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Y698 YJF

2001 Derbi Predator

Multi-colour Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

19,120 mi
Last recorded19,120 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Derbi Predator8,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY698 YJF
MakeDerbi
ModelPredator
Year2001
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2013 19,120 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2013 19,120 miles

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 19,120 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 18,406 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 18,207 miles

Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

Rear Front mudguard can easily contact the tyre (2.3.7)

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

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

speedo cable making contact with the tyre

Pass 2 May 2007 14,114 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 13,780 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Floor brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.C1b)

Floor brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.C1a)

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 10,320 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 10,314 miles

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

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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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Y698 YJF is a 2001 Derbi Predator in Multi-colour with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 Y698 YJF, 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 Y698 YJF registered?

Y698 YJF is a 2001 Derbi Predator, first registered on 5 July 2001.

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