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AY03 HFZ

2003 Sym DD50

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

22,508 mi
Last recorded22,508 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Sym DD509,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 HFZ
MakeSym
ModelDD50
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Dec 2013 22,508 miles

Rear suspension has corrosion which reduces the strength of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. (2.4.A.2d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Handlebars slightly misaligned

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 20,055 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 18,601 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 18 Dec 2010 15,483 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 12,255 miles

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

Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 20 Nov 2009 12,255 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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

Center stand is temporarily held in the up position.

Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 12,255 miles

Main stand is slightly insecure.

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 10,467 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 7,378 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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AY03 HFZ is a 2003 Sym DD50 in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2003 Sym DD50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 9,870 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 AY03 HFZ, 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 23 years old, this Sym DD50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AY03 HFZ registered?

AY03 HFZ is a 2003 Sym DD50, first registered on 18 June 2003.

Is AY03 HFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY03 HFZ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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