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VO66 OLU

2016 Sym Fiddle

Blue Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2024
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

6,143 mi
Last recorded6,143 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2023
Typical for 2016 Sym Fiddle7,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO66 OLU
MakeSym
ModelFiddle
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2023 6,143 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 4 Mar 2022 32,801 miles

Nearside Front engine bush starting to perish

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 4 Mar 2022 32,784 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy ********* possibly need replacing ********** (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Nearside Front engine bush starting to perish

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 28,266 miles

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front wheel bearings slightly rough

exhaust in very poor condition-needs replacing

Fail 12 Nov 2020 28,061 miles

Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Rear reflector missing obscured by l plate (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Steering operation linkage fouling when handlebars turned from lock to lock speedo cable insecure (2.1.4 (a))

Suspension component damaged and seriously weakened forks or yoke bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2019 40,138 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 40,138 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Rear Rear brake lever is bent at the end

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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VO66 OLU is a 2016 Sym Fiddle in Blue with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2016 Sym Fiddle models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 7,589 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 Fiddle fails its MOT is brake lever has inadequate reserve travel, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VO66 OLU, 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 10 years old, this Sym Fiddle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VO66 OLU registered?

VO66 OLU is a 2016 Sym Fiddle, first registered on 22 November 2016.

Is VO66 OLU safe to buy?

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