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YX08 GKP

2008 Sym DD50

Red Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

36,952 mi
Last recorded36,952 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Sym DD509,955 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX08 GKP
MakeSym
ModelDD50
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2018 36,952 miles

Central Front Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

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

air box loose

Fail 2 Nov 2018 36,952 miles

Front Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Central Front Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

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

air box loose

Pass 31 Oct 2017 35,980 miles

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded and centre underside (6.1.1a)

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 33,316 miles

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

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

Fail 31 Oct 2016 33,316 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 28,861 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 28,656 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 22,855 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Fail 24 Mar 2012 22,695 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2011 16,551 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in front tyre

Nail in rear tyre

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

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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YX08 GKP is a 2008 Sym DD50 in Red with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YX08 GKP, 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.

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What year was YX08 GKP registered?

YX08 GKP is a 2008 Sym DD50, first registered on 5 April 2008.

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