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BU04 FDA

2004 Sym DD50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

14,640 mi
Last recorded14,640 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2012
Typical for 2004 Sym DD509,413 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 FDA
MakeSym
ModelDD50
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2012 14,640 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 13,538 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 13,538 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 11,447 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 7,694 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 7,638 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 5,474 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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BU04 FDA is a 2004 Sym DD50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BU04 FDA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU04 FDA registered?

BU04 FDA is a 2004 Sym DD50, first registered on 19 March 2004.

Is BU04 FDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU04 FDA shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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