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W501 BCW

2000 Sym Fiddle

Brown Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

17,326 mi
Last recorded17,326 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2012
Typical for 2000 Sym Fiddle9,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW501 BCW
MakeSym
ModelFiddle
Year2000
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2012 17,326 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 17,325 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 15,724 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 15,724 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 11,314 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 7,470 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 7,470 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 5,441 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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W501 BCW is a 2000 Sym Fiddle in Brown with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2000 Sym Fiddle models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 9,972 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 W501 BCW, 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 26 years old, this Sym Fiddle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W501 BCW registered?

W501 BCW is a 2000 Sym Fiddle, first registered on 5 June 2000.

Is W501 BCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W501 BCW shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W501 BCW have outstanding finance?

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