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FH05 VFM

2005 Sym Fiddle

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2011
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

4,391 mi
Last recorded4,391 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2010
Typical for 2005 Sym Fiddle7,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH05 VFM
MakeSym
ModelFiddle
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2010 4,391 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 4,367 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2008 3 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2008 3 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Sym Fiddle?

Based on 4,948 MOT tests across 1,058 vehicles.

80.6%
Pass Rate
1,069
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
1,058
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 38
Tyre tread not clearly visible 31
wheel bearings have excessive free play 31
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 31
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 28
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FH05 VFM is a 2005 Sym Fiddle in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2005 Sym Fiddle models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 7,930 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 Fiddle fails its MOT is brake lever has inadequate reserve travel, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FH05 VFM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Sym Fiddle typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 21 years old, this Sym Fiddle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FH05 VFM registered?

FH05 VFM is a 2005 Sym Fiddle, first registered on 1 July 2005.

Is FH05 VFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH05 VFM shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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