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GJ52 FWP

2003 Sym DD50

Purple Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

16,010 mi
Last recorded16,010 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Sym DD509,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ52 FWP
MakeSym
ModelDD50
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2014 16,010 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 10 Sep 2014 16,010 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 12,409 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 12,186 miles

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2009 6,589 miles

Fuel cap does not fasten securely by a positive means (7.2.2b)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 6,589 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 4,728 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 4,241 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 3,111 miles

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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GJ52 FWP is a 2003 Sym DD50 in Purple with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Sym DD50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 9,870 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 GJ52 FWP, 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 23 years old, this Sym DD50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GJ52 FWP registered?

GJ52 FWP is a 2003 Sym DD50, first registered on 17 February 2003.

Is GJ52 FWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ52 FWP shows 9 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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