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FD53 ZHL

2004 Sym DD50

Silver Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2017
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

14,359 mi
Last recorded14,359 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Sym DD509,413 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 ZHL
MakeSym
ModelDD50
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2016 14,359 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 14,326 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 14,197 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 12,887 miles

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

roughness in front wheel bearing

Pass 9 May 2008 10,117 miles

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

scoring to front brake disc

Pass 14 Feb 2007 6,798 miles

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

front brake disc scored

Fail 5 Feb 2007 6,790 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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

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

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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FD53 ZHL is a 2004 Sym DD50 in Silver with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FD53 ZHL, 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 FD53 ZHL registered?

FD53 ZHL is a 2004 Sym DD50, first registered on 1 January 2004.

Is FD53 ZHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD53 ZHL shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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