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BU08 HWY

2008 Sym DD50

Silver Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2013
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

12,298 mi
Last recorded12,298 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2012
Typical for 2008 Sym DD509,955 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 HWY
MakeSym
ModelDD50
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2012 12,298 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 8,717 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 21 Jul 2011 8,717 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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BU08 HWY is a 2008 Sym DD50 in Silver with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Sym DD50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 9,955 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 BU08 HWY, 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 18 years old, this Sym DD50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU08 HWY registered?

BU08 HWY is a 2008 Sym DD50, first registered on 11 July 2008.

Is BU08 HWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU08 HWY shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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