Derbi Senda (restricted) (2000)
2000 Derbi Senda (restricted)
CarHunch analysed 173 real MOT records for the 2000 Derbi Senda (restricted). This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2000 Derbi Senda has a first-time MOT pass rate of just 10%, dramatically below the UK average of 80%, which signals serious reliability concerns for any potential buyer. The good news is that dangerous defects are rare at 2.9%, so safety failures aren't the primary issue—instead, you're looking at persistent minor problems that need fixing before the MOT can be passed.
The median mileage of 16,276 miles is unusually low for a 24-year-old restricted bike, suggesting these machines either don't get ridden much or have significant hidden issues that keep owners off the road. With an average of 0.27 failures and 0.5 advisories per vehicle, the typical Senda that does fail needs multiple visits to sort out a mix of small defects; if you're considering buying one, budget for a full pre-purchase inspection by a specialist rather than assuming a cheap asking price means a bargain.
What to check before buying a 2000 Derbi Senda (restricted)
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (99%) | 172 | 10.1% | 0.27 |
| Diesel (1%) | 1 | 0% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2000 Derbi Senda (restricted) vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2000 Derbi Senda (restricted) vehicles fall between 9,713 and 22,098 miles.
MOT History Averages
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