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EU12 EPJ

2012 Sym Fiddle

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

33,031 mi
Last recorded33,031 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Sym Fiddle9,566 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU12 EPJ
MakeSym
ModelFiddle
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 33,031 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 32,872 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 32,652 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Jul 2018 30,748 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 27,125 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 17,035 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

advised no centre stand fitted

advised slight notchy head bearing

Fail 19 Jul 2016 16,627 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

advised no centre stand fitted

advised slight notchy head bearing

Pass 16 Jun 2015 11,637 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

advised engine idel high

advised rear tyre low tread

advised rear tyre unevely worn

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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EU12 EPJ is a 2012 Sym Fiddle in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2012 Sym Fiddle models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 9,566 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 EU12 EPJ, 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 14 years old, this Sym Fiddle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EU12 EPJ registered?

EU12 EPJ is a 2012 Sym Fiddle, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is EU12 EPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU12 EPJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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