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SY55 BTE

2005 Sym Mask

Orange Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2013
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

27,174 mi
Last recorded27,174 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2012
Typical for 2005 Sym Mask8,977 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY55 BTE
MakeSym
ModelMask
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2012 27,174 miles

Body plastics broken

Exhaust some corrosion

Nearside brake lever incomplete

Fail 23 Jul 2012 27,174 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Body plastics broken

Exhaust some corrosion

Nearside brake lever incomplete

Fail 6 Jul 2012 27,154 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

brake lever damaged

front fairing damaged and loose

front tyre perished no cords exposed

Pass 9 Jul 2011 18,149 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 8 Jul 2011 18,149 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.2.B2b)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 16 Oct 2008 13,930 miles

How Reliable is the Sym Mask?

Based on 1,123 MOT tests across 193 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
1,157
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
193
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 26
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 23
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 21
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 21
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 19
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SY55 BTE is a 2005 Sym Mask in Orange with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2005 Sym Mask models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 8,977 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 Mask fails its MOT is exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey, accounting for 26 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SY55 BTE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Sym Mask typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 21 years old, this Sym Mask is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SY55 BTE registered?

SY55 BTE is a 2005 Sym Mask, first registered on 5 November 2005.

Is SY55 BTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY55 BTE shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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