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FJ04 AVW

2004 Sym DD50

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

16,039 mi
Last recorded16,039 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2009
Typical for 2004 Sym DD509,413 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ04 AVW
MakeSym
ModelDD50
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2009 16,039 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 14,449 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 14,447 miles

Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Nearside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Offside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 13 Oct 2007 7,699 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 5 Oct 2007 7,697 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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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FJ04 AVW is a 2004 Sym DD50 in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 FJ04 AVW, 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 FJ04 AVW registered?

FJ04 AVW is a 2004 Sym DD50, first registered on 18 May 2004.

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