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FN16 HSO

2016 Sym Fiddle

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2022
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

2,070 mi
Last recorded2,070 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2021
Typical for 2016 Sym Fiddle7,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN16 HSO
MakeSym
ModelFiddle
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2021 2,070 miles

main stand inoperative (seized)

Fail 23 Jun 2021 2,070 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected rear brake (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

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

main stand inoperative (seized)

Pass 10 Jul 2020 1,320 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Jul 2020 1,320 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Fail 6 Mar 2020 9,437 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Headlamp aim not tested headlamp insecure (4.1.2 (b))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions flat (5.2.3 (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a lump or bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape as run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

dash insecure

Pass 11 Mar 2019 6,907 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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FN16 HSO is a 2016 Sym Fiddle in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2016 Sym Fiddle models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 7,589 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 FN16 HSO, 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 10 years old, this Sym Fiddle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FN16 HSO registered?

FN16 HSO is a 2016 Sym Fiddle, first registered on 8 March 2016.

Is FN16 HSO safe to buy?

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