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BU04 WZC

2004 Sym Joyride

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

7,858 mi
Last recorded7,858 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Sym Joyride12,837 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 WZC
MakeSym
ModelJoyride
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2025 7,858 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 7,856 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2014 7,856 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2012 7,409 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 5,532 miles

How Reliable is the Sym Joyride?

Based on 3,962 MOT tests across 549 vehicles.

83.6%
Pass Rate
1,672
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
549
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 140
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 52
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 49
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 30
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 27
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BU04 WZC is a 2004 Sym Joyride in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2004 Sym Joyride models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 12,837 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 Joyride fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 140 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU04 WZC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Sym Joyride typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 22 years old, this Sym Joyride is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU04 WZC registered?

BU04 WZC is a 2004 Sym Joyride, first registered on 26 June 2004.

Is BU04 WZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU04 WZC shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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