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WJ16 ZGS

2016 Sym Fiddle

Silver Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

12,880 mi
Last recorded12,880 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Sym Fiddle7,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ16 ZGS
MakeSym
ModelFiddle
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 12,880 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 23 May 2024 12,761 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 10 May 2024 12,653 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to front brake binding. (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Pass 18 May 2023 9,820 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 4,292 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 3,848 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 3,447 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 2,862 miles

Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements not operating from front brake (4.3.2 (a) (i))

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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WJ16 ZGS is a 2016 Sym Fiddle in Silver with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 WJ16 ZGS, 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 WJ16 ZGS registered?

WJ16 ZGS is a 2016 Sym Fiddle, first registered on 12 May 2016.

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