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FA53 AKZ

2004 Sym DD50

Silver Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

22,728 mi
Last recorded22,728 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2009
Typical for 2004 Sym DD509,413 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA53 AKZ
MakeSym
ModelDD50
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2009 22,728 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 19,926 miles

main stand worn and loose on spring and mountings

Fail 15 Jan 2009 19,840 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

main stand worn and loose on spring and mountings

Pass 14 Jan 2008 16,088 miles

rear brake lever travel BORDERLINE

roughness in front wheel bearing BORDERLINE

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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FA53 AKZ is a 2004 Sym DD50 in Silver with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 FA53 AKZ, 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.

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What year was FA53 AKZ registered?

FA53 AKZ is a 2004 Sym DD50, first registered on 1 February 2004.

Is FA53 AKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA53 AKZ shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FA53 AKZ have outstanding finance?

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