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SF04 VPE

2004 Sym DD50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

21,263 mi
Last recorded21,263 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2012
Typical for 2004 Sym DD509,413 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF04 VPE
MakeSym
ModelDD50
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2012 21,263 miles

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

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

Rear brake cable is at the end of adjustment.

Pass 19 Mar 2011 18,370 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2010 18,341 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 16,117 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 14,721 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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SF04 VPE is a 2004 Sym DD50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2004 Sym DD50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 9,413 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 SF04 VPE, 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 22 years old, this Sym DD50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SF04 VPE registered?

SF04 VPE is a 2004 Sym DD50, first registered on 14 July 2004.

Is SF04 VPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF04 VPE shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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