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AY05 DKJ

2005 Sym DD50

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2014
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

16,257 mi
Last recorded16,257 miles
Recorded on13 May 2013
Typical for 2005 Sym DD5010,069 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 DKJ
MakeSym
ModelDD50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2013 16,257 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 16,257 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2013 16,257 miles

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 16,257 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 16,257 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

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

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

lots of panel damage

Pass 7 Apr 2008 16,252 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

light damage to exhaust heat shield and r/h engine cover

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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AY05 DKJ is a 2005 Sym DD50 in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2005 Sym DD50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 10,069 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 AY05 DKJ, 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 21 years old, this Sym DD50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AY05 DKJ registered?

AY05 DKJ is a 2005 Sym DD50, first registered on 4 April 2005.

Is AY05 DKJ safe to buy?

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