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WJ52 GAU

2002 Sym Joyride

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

2,681 mi
Last recorded2,681 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Sym Joyride14,875 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 GAU
MakeSym
ModelJoyride
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 31 Aug 2018 2,681 miles

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

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

Nearside Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear tyre valve cracked

severe oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2017 1,295 miles

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Offside Oil leak ()

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

Fail 20 Jul 2017 1,207 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Rear rear tyre worn uneven

Pass 7 Jul 2016 309 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 20,943 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 19,659 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 18,301 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 19,127 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 13,518 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 9,432 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 6,697 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 5,547 miles

How Reliable is the Sym Joyride?

Based on 3,962 MOT tests across 549 vehicles.

83.6%
Pass Rate
1,672
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
549
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 140
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 52
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 49
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 30
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 27
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WJ52 GAU is a 2002 Sym Joyride in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2002 Sym Joyride models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 14,875 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 Joyride fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 140 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WJ52 GAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Sym Joyride typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 24 years old, this Sym Joyride is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WJ52 GAU registered?

WJ52 GAU is a 2002 Sym Joyride, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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