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SY54 AUE

2004 Sym Joyride

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

1,036 mi
Last recorded1,036 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Sym Joyride12,837 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY54 AUE
MakeSym
ModelJoyride
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 1,036 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 7,783 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 7,701 miles

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

exhaust some corrosoin

Fail 23 Oct 2018 7,701 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust some corrosoin

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 6,445 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 5,651 miles

Rear Tyre small cracks in sidewall

Pass 3 Apr 2015 4,496 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 3,803 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 3,803 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2013 3,354 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 3,354 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 3,278 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 2,941 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 27,151 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 2,429 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 1,483 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 1,039 miles

How Reliable is the Sym Joyride?

Based on 3,962 MOT tests across 549 vehicles.

83.6%
Pass Rate
1,672
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
549
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 140
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 52
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 49
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 30
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 27
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SY54 AUE is a 2004 Sym Joyride in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2004 Sym Joyride models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 12,837 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 Joyride fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 140 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SY54 AUE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Sym Joyride typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 22 years old, this Sym Joyride is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SY54 AUE registered?

SY54 AUE is a 2004 Sym Joyride, first registered on 29 September 2004.

Is SY54 AUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY54 AUE shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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