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AU53 FSY

2004 Sym DD50

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

26,415 mi
Last recorded26,415 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2011
Typical for 2004 Sym DD509,413 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 FSY
MakeSym
ModelDD50
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2011 26,415 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

bottom fork yoke quite corroded

frame corroding

rear tyre perished

Fail 8 Sep 2011 26,415 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

bottom fork yoke quite corroded

frame corroding

rear tyre perished

Pass 8 Sep 2010 25,228 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 25,218 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

front/rear suspension getting soft

slight corrosion on fork tops

Fail 14 Apr 2009 25,218 miles

Front Tyre has a bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

front/rear suspension getting soft

slight corrosion on fork tops

Pass 29 May 2008 23,897 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

front fork gaitor split

front tyre wearing low

Pass 5 Feb 2007 20,633 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

How Reliable is the Sym DD50?

Based on 6,368 MOT tests across 1,074 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
1,111
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
1,074
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 184
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 111
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 107
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 103
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 101
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AU53 FSY is a 2004 Sym DD50 in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2004 Sym DD50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 9,413 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 Sym DD50 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 184 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU53 FSY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Sym DD50 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 22 years old, this Sym DD50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AU53 FSY registered?

AU53 FSY is a 2004 Sym DD50, first registered on 5 February 2004.

Is AU53 FSY safe to buy?

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