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WU16 OWA

2016 Sym DD50

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

11,558 mi
Last recorded11,558 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU16 OWA
MakeSym
ModelDD50
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 11,558 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 10,788 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 10,788 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour lens missing. (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 7,105 miles

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

rear tyre has slight cracks in tread but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 8 Jun 2020 6,783 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 5,181 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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WU16 OWA is a 2016 Sym DD50 in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WU16 OWA, 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 10 years old, this Sym DD50 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was WU16 OWA registered?

WU16 OWA is a 2016 Sym DD50, first registered on 8 March 2016.

Is WU16 OWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU16 OWA shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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