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X79 WLJ

2001 Sym Fiddle

Maroon Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

41,789 mi
Last recorded41,789 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Sym Fiddle10,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX79 WLJ
MakeSym
ModelFiddle
Year2001
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2015 41,789 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 41,789 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 39,499 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2013 39,489 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear suspension bush excessively deteriorated (2.4.A2a(i))

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

front tyre walls cracking

Pass 14 Jun 2012 38,935 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

front tyre perishing

o/s mirror mounting damaged

Fail 13 Jun 2012 38,931 miles

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

front tyre perishing

Pass 21 Apr 2011 35,160 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 35,147 miles

Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 24 May 2010 34,103 miles

Front tyre beginning to perish.

Pass 28 Jan 2009 31,893 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 29,221 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 29,221 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Fail 30 Dec 2006 26,767 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2006 26,767 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2006 23,542 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 3 Jan 2006 23,542 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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X79 WLJ is a 2001 Sym Fiddle in Maroon with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 2001 Sym Fiddle models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 10,972 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 Fiddle fails its MOT is brake lever has inadequate reserve travel, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X79 WLJ, 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 25 years old, this Sym Fiddle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X79 WLJ registered?

X79 WLJ is a 2001 Sym Fiddle, first registered on 19 January 2001.

Is X79 WLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for X79 WLJ shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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