MOT failure rate and common problems for the Derbi X-Race, and how to check your own car by registration.

Updated 05 September 2026.

34.9%fail rate

Derbi X-Race MOT failure rate

What a Derbi X-Race fails its MOT on, and the part that fixes each.

What it fails on, and why

Lamps & electrical53.3% of failures

Lighting is the single most common MOT failure and the cheapest to put right. A blown headlight, brake-light or number-plate bulb, a cracked lens, or a headlamp beam that points too high or low will all fail. Most are a two-minute bulb swap.

Brakes41.5% of failures

Brake failures cover worn pads and discs, an imbalance between wheels, corroded or scored discs, or a binding caliper. Braking efficiency is measured on a rolling road, so a spongy or pulling brake shows up as a low reading.

Other40.2% of failures

This covers a range of smaller items, from a non-working horn to a warning light left on.

Suspension15.0% of failures

Suspension failures usually mean a worn or snapped coil spring, a leaking shock absorber, or play in a lower arm ball joint or bush. The tester checks for corrosion, fractures and excessive movement. A broken front spring is one of the most common failures on higher-mileage cars and is a straightforward replacement.

Registration plate11.0% of failures

A missing, damaged, dirty or incorrectly-spaced number plate, or one using the wrong font, will fail. A replacement plate is inexpensive.

Steering7.7% of failures

Steering faults are typically worn track-rod ends or ball joints, play in the rack, or a split gaiter letting grease out and dirt in. Excessive free play at the wheel fails.

Failure rate by year

200934.6% fail · 237 tests

201032.7% fail · 336 tests

201139.0% fail · 100 tests

The parts that fix each

If your car has just failed, you have 10 working days to fix the items and get a free partial retest. Confirm the exact fitment against your registration or VIN before buying.

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Other models

Derbi Senda MOT failures32.9% failure rate Derbi Gpr MOT failures30.9% failure rate Derbi Gpr50-R MOT failures33.9% failure rate Ford Fiesta MOT failures27.1% failure rate

Questions and answers

What is the MOT failure rate of the Derbi X-Race?

It fails 34.9% of its MOT tests across the DVSA record, from 705 tests.

What do these cars fail their MOT on most?

The most common failure area is lamps & electrical, at 53.3% of this model's failures.

Does MOT failure rate change with the year of the car?

Yes. In this model the failure rate ranges from about 32.7% for the best year to 39.0% for the worst.