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SP08 FCY

2008 Sym DD50

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2014
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

7,860 mi
Last recorded7,860 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2013
Typical for 2008 Sym DD509,955 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP08 FCY
MakeSym
ModelDD50
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2013 7,860 miles

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear 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(i))

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front tyre has slight crazing between the tread

rear top box mounting is loose

Pass 20 Sep 2012 3,152 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 3,152 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 1,397 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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SP08 FCY is a 2008 Sym DD50 in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Sym DD50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 9,955 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 SP08 FCY, 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 18 years old, this Sym DD50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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How do I check the history of SP08 FCY?

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What year was SP08 FCY registered?

SP08 FCY is a 2008 Sym DD50, first registered on 26 June 2008.

Is SP08 FCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP08 FCY shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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