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GJ52 OVM

2003 Sym DD50

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2024
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

6,664 mi
Last recorded6,664 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Sym DD509,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ52 OVM
MakeSym
ModelDD50
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2023 6,664 miles

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 6 Jan 2023 6,664 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached Rubber stem broken (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel Cable adjustment wrong (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 18 Dec 2021 17,358 miles

Front tyre starting to perish, advise renewal.

Steering operation slightly affected by cables. Advise attention.

Fail 15 Nov 2013 16,762 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 16,762 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 1,567 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Fail 2 Aug 2012 1,567 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Fail 26 Jun 2012 15,620 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

no rear view mirrors fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2011 12,441 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 10,000 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 9,917 miles
Fail 2 May 2009 9,917 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2007 8,507 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2006 5,968 miles

Centre Front Upper Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 11 Mar 2006 5,968 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 OVM is a 2003 Sym DD50 in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OVM, 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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GJ52 OVM is a 2003 Sym DD50, first registered on 12 February 2003.

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