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WA53 PNL

2004 Sym DD50

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,490 mi
Last recorded28,490 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Sym DD509,413 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 PNL
MakeSym
ModelDD50
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2021 28,490 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 28,490 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 28,105 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 25,105 miles

Offside Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2019 26,232 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 26,184 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 20,188 miles

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

Rear Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2018 20,188 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Rear Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 18,063 miles

Nearside Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 16,873 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 16,873 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 6 Jun 2014 14,900 miles

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 14,900 miles

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 12,862 miles

Mainstand rubber stop missing from exhaust mounting point causing mainstand to chaffe under engine

Nearside Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Nearside mirror ball joint loose

Fail 25 Jun 2013 12,854 miles

Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Mainstand rubber stop missing from exhaust mounting point causing mainstand to chaffe under engine

Nearside Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Nearside mirror ball joint loose

Pass 12 Jun 2012 11,735 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 11,593 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 11,061 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 10,746 miles

Nearside Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 10,161 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 8,748 miles

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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WA53 PNL is a 2004 Sym DD50 in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Sym DD50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 9,413 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 WA53 PNL, 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 22 years old, this Sym DD50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WA53 PNL is a 2004 Sym DD50, first registered on 27 January 2004.

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