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PL17 OYO

2017 Sym Fiddle

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

13,959 mi
Last recorded13,959 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Sym Fiddle8,256 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL17 OYO
MakeSym
ModelFiddle
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 13,959 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 13,316 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 12,682 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2023 11,593 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2023 11,555 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2022 10,080 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 8,640 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 8,640 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 5,095 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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PL17 OYO is a 2017 Sym Fiddle in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2017 Sym Fiddle models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 8,256 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 PL17 OYO, 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 9 years old, this Sym Fiddle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PL17 OYO?

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What year was PL17 OYO registered?

PL17 OYO is a 2017 Sym Fiddle, first registered on 5 August 2017.

Is PL17 OYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL17 OYO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PL17 OYO have outstanding finance?

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