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WA08 PHV

2008 Sym DD50

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

15,756 mi
Last recorded15,756 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Sym DD509,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA08 PHV
MakeSym
ModelDD50
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2023 15,756 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 15,755 miles

Rear Brake lever excessively worn (1.1.15 (b))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 15,687 miles

Nearside Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2020 15,685 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 9,204 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 9,204 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 9,198 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 9,038 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 8,794 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 8,509 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

oil around oil tank

Pass 7 Jul 2014 8,062 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 7,407 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2012 6,073 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 4,256 miles

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

How Reliable is the Sym DD50?

Based on 6,368 MOT tests across 1,074 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
1,111
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
1,074
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 184
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 111
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 107
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 103
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 101
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WA08 PHV is a 2008 Sym DD50 in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2008 Sym DD50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 9,955 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 DD50 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 184 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WA08 PHV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Sym DD50 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 18 years old, this Sym DD50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WA08 PHV registered?

WA08 PHV is a 2008 Sym DD50, first registered on 1 July 2008.

Is WA08 PHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA08 PHV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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