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2017 Derbi Senda MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for Senda models manufactured in 2017, based on 233 real MOT test results.

62.2%
Pass Rate
37.8%
Fail Rate
233
Total Tests
9,821
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

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2017 Derbi Senda MOT Analysis

The 2017 Derbi Senda has an MOT pass rate of 62.2% based on 233 tests — around the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 9,821 miles on the odometer. With a 37.8% failure rate, the 2017 Senda is rated as "Average" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 2017 Derbi Senda is Motorcycle structure and attachments, responsible for 5.6% of failures. Motorcycle structure and attachments issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs range from £100–400. Motorcycle lamps and reflectors is the second most common issue at 5.6%. Motorcycle suspension follows at 3.4%.

Top failures specific to 2017 models only. The overall Senda page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

Motorcycle structure and attachments 5.6%
Motorcycle lamps and reflectors 5.6%
Motorcycle suspension 3.4%

What Fails on This Car?

Click a category to see specific failure items.

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Motorcycle Structure And Attachments5.6%13
2Motorcycle Lamps And Reflectors5.6%13
3Motorcycle Suspension3.4%8
4Identification Of The Vehicle1.7%4
5Motorcycle Brakes1.7%4
6Motorcycle Audible Warning (Horn)0.4%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 9,821 mi

For every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.

Motorcycle structure and attachments5.68% per 10K miMotorcycle lamps and reflectors5.68% per 10K miMotorcycle suspension3.50% per 10K miIdentification of the vehicle1.75% per 10K miMotorcycle brakes1.75% per 10K miMotorcycle audible warning (Horn)0.44% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Motorcycle structure and attachments5.685.6%13
Motorcycle lamps and reflectors5.685.6%13
Motorcycle suspension3.503.4%8
Identification of the vehicle1.751.7%4
Motorcycle brakes1.751.7%4
Motorcycle audible warning (Horn)0.440.4%1

Mileage Statistics

9,821
Mean
8,937
Median
4,751
25th Percentile
12,650
75th Percentile
38.49% failures per 10K miles

Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.

About This Data

The 2017 Derbi Senda has an MOT pass rate of 62.2% based on 233 tests — around the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 9,821 miles on the odometer. With a 37.8% failure rate, the 2017 Senda is rated as "Average" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 2017 Derbi Senda, budget for potential repairs before each MOT. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to motorcycle structure and attachments: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights. With relatively low average mileage of 9,821 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.

Motorcycle structure and attachments — 5.6% of failures

Motorcycle structure and attachments issues account for 5.6% of MOT failures on 2017 Derbi Senda models. Motorcycle structure and attachments issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs: £100–400. Pre-MOT check: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights.

Motorcycle lamps and reflectors — 5.6% of failures

Motorcycle lamps and reflectors issues account for 5.6% of MOT failures on 2017 Derbi Senda models. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs: £5–50. Pre-MOT check: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test.

Motorcycle suspension — 3.4% of failures

Motorcycle suspension issues account for 3.4% of MOT failures on 2017 Derbi Senda models. Suspension failures typically involve worn bushes, leaking shock absorbers, broken coil springs, and damaged suspension arms. These affect ride quality, tyre wear, and road holding. Typical repair costs: £200–500. Pre-MOT check: Look for uneven tyre wear, listen for clunking over bumps, and check if the car pulls to one side. A bouncy ride suggests worn shock absorbers. Visually inspect coil springs for cracks.

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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