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HY68 XYS

2018 Sym Fiddle

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

25,452 mi
Last recorded25,452 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2018 Sym Fiddle6,206 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY68 XYS
MakeSym
ModelFiddle
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 25,452 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2025 25,452 miles

Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 19,202 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 15,232 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 15,232 miles

Central Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2021 11,101 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 May 2021 11,101 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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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HY68 XYS is a 2018 Sym Fiddle in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2018 Sym Fiddle models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 6,206 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 HY68 XYS, 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 8 years old, this Sym Fiddle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was HY68 XYS registered?

HY68 XYS is a 2018 Sym Fiddle, first registered on 8 November 2018.

Is HY68 XYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY68 XYS shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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