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PN05 OFC

2005 Sym Fiddle

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

24,983 mi
Last recorded24,983 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2014
Typical for 2005 Sym Fiddle7,930 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN05 OFC
MakeSym
ModelFiddle
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2014 24,983 miles

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

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 20 Sep 2014 24,970 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 12 Mar 2014 23,682 miles

Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2013 18,843 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Feb 2012 18,540 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Fail 1 Feb 2012 18,536 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 18,471 miles

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 16,783 miles

Centre Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Centre Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Centre Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 15,005 miles

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

front tyre cracking

Pass 29 Mar 2008 10,596 miles

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

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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PN05 OFC is a 2005 Sym Fiddle in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2005 Sym Fiddle models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 7,930 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 PN05 OFC, 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 21 years old, this Sym Fiddle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PN05 OFC registered?

PN05 OFC is a 2005 Sym Fiddle, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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