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AY05 DLD

2005 Sym DD50

Black Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

13,580 mi
Last recorded13,580 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Sym DD5010,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 DLD
MakeSym
ModelDD50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2016 13,580 miles

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

front tyre n/s +o/s sidewalls cracked

gaiters fitted to n/s + o/s front forks at time of test

rear number plate damaged

Fail 17 Sep 2013 12,878 miles

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

Outer Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Pass 9 Sep 2013 12,878 miles

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

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

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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

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

handlebar cowling loose

n/s + o/s/f forks have gaiters fitted too them at time of test

rear numberplate damaged

slight bind on front wheel but none detected on RBT ( roller brake tester )

Pass 26 Jul 2012 10,795 miles

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

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

rear numberplate damaged .

Pass 16 Aug 2011 10,219 miles

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

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

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

rear numberplate damaged .

rear tyre pressure low .

Fail 15 Aug 2011 10,217 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

rear numberplate damaged .

rear tyre pressure low .

Pass 31 Jul 2010 8,547 miles

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

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

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

rear brake lever reserve travel is getting low .

rear number plate damaged .

rear number plate fixings loose .

Pass 1 Aug 2009 2,458 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2008 2,449 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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AY05 DLD is a 2005 Sym DD50 in Black with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DLD, 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 DLD registered?

AY05 DLD is a 2005 Sym DD50, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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