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HV02 ZBJ

2002 Sym DD50

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

17,832 mi
Last recorded17,832 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2013
Typical for 2002 Sym DD5010,191 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV02 ZBJ
MakeSym
ModelDD50
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2013 17,832 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

gearbox or rear clutch bearing noisy.

handlebars slightly mis-aligned.

Fail 21 Aug 2013 17,832 miles

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

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

gearbox or rear clutch bearing noisy.

handlebars slightly mis-aligned.

Pass 25 Aug 2012 17,831 miles

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

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

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

number plate cracked.

Fail 25 Aug 2012 17,831 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

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

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

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

number plate cracked.

Pass 30 Aug 2011 17,831 miles

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

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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

Rear Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

main stand collapsed.

number plate cracked.

Fail 30 Aug 2011 17,831 miles

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

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

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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

Rear Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

main stand collapsed.

number plate cracked.

Pass 26 Aug 2010 17,831 miles

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

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

Rear Floor brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable (3.3.C1a)

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

battery flat.

Fail 26 Aug 2010 17,831 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Rear Floor brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable (3.3.C1a)

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

battery flat.

Pass 7 Jan 2009 17,831 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 17,831 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 17,831 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2007 17,831 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 15,303 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 15,303 miles

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

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2005 11,537 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2005 11,537 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

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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HV02 ZBJ is a 2002 Sym DD50 in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2002 Sym DD50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 10,191 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 HV02 ZBJ, 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 24 years old, this Sym DD50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HV02 ZBJ registered?

HV02 ZBJ is a 2002 Sym DD50, first registered on 17 May 2002.

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