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V331 DLJ

1999 Sym Fiddle

Brown Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

15,560 mi
Last recorded15,560 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV331 DLJ
MakeSym
ModelFiddle
Year1999
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2017 15,560 miles

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

Rear position lamp slightly discoloured (1.1.2b)

Fail 11 Mar 2017 15,560 miles

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

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

Rear position lamp slightly discoloured (1.1.2b)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 14,016 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit As indicated by the wear indicator. (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 8 Dec 2015 14,006 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit As indicated by the wear indicator. (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 13,151 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 6 Dec 2014 13,151 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 12,932 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 10,817 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 8,733 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2010 8,733 miles

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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V331 DLJ is a 1999 Sym Fiddle in Brown with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V331 DLJ, 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 27 years old, this Sym Fiddle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V331 DLJ registered?

V331 DLJ is a 1999 Sym Fiddle, first registered on 11 October 1999.

Is V331 DLJ safe to buy?

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