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MK17 XFT

2017 Sym Fiddle

White Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2025
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

10,789 mi
Last recorded10,789 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2024
Typical for 2017 Sym Fiddle8,256 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Sym
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK17 XFT
MakeSym
ModelFiddle
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2024 10,789 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 9,098 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2023 9,091 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 4,898 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 4,891 miles

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 2,266 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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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MK17 XFT is a 2017 Sym Fiddle in White with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2017 Sym Fiddle models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 8,256 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 MK17 XFT, 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 9 years old, this Sym Fiddle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MK17 XFT registered?

MK17 XFT is a 2017 Sym Fiddle, first registered on 6 March 2017.

Is MK17 XFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK17 XFT shows 6 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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