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WK05 EPU

2005 Sym DD50

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

14,376 mi
Last recorded14,376 miles
Recorded on20 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Sym DD5010,069 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK05 EPU
MakeSym
ModelDD50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2017 14,376 miles

Central Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded previously welded (6.1.1a)

Offside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Pass 16 May 2016 14,338 miles

Centre Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded previously welded (6.1.1a)

Offside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Pass 9 May 2015 13,710 miles

Centre Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Fail 9 May 2015 13,710 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Centre Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Fail 28 May 2014 12,846 miles

Centre Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 28 May 2014 12,846 miles

Centre Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Offside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Fail 16 May 2013 11,637 miles

Centre Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Nearside Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 16 May 2013 11,637 miles

Centre Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 24 May 2012 10,530 miles

Centre Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Centre Rear Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Offside Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 May 2012 10,530 miles

Centre Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Offside Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 8,735 miles

Centre Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 28 May 2009 6,239 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 4,742 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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WK05 EPU is a 2005 Sym DD50 in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2005 Sym DD50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 10,069 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 WK05 EPU, 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 21 years old, this Sym DD50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WK05 EPU registered?

WK05 EPU is a 2005 Sym DD50, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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