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AU53 KEK

2004 Sym DD50

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

28,237 mi
Last recorded28,237 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2014
Typical for 2004 Sym DD509,413 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 KEK
MakeSym
ModelDD50
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2014 28,237 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 24,566 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 22,452 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 19,746 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Fail 2 Nov 2011 19,643 miles

Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 5 Jan 2011 17,003 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2009 12,753 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 9,769 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 9,769 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Decelerometer brake test the less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.E1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Dec 2007 9,769 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 9,532 miles

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 KEK is a 2004 Sym DD50 in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KEK, 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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AU53 KEK is a 2004 Sym DD50, first registered on 3 January 2004.

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