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WA05 OGS

2005 Sym DD50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

20,464 mi
Last recorded20,464 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Sym DD5010,069 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA05 OGS
MakeSym
ModelDD50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 20,464 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2025 20,464 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 19,338 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 18,278 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 17,612 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2022 17,605 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Aug 2021 16,380 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2021 16,380 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 15,228 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 14,142 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 12,806 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2018 12,806 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 11,495 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 10,253 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 8,698 miles

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 7,530 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 23 Jun 2014 7,528 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 May 2013 6,257 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 17 May 2012 5,117 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 5,117 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 4,824 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 4,569 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 3,205 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 2,779 miles

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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WA05 OGS is a 2005 Sym DD50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Sym DD50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 10,069 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 WA05 OGS, 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 21 years old, this Sym DD50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WA05 OGS registered?

WA05 OGS is a 2005 Sym DD50, first registered on 8 June 2005.

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