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WK05 ETR

2005 Sym DD50

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

31,195 mi
Last recorded31,195 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Sym DD5010,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK05 ETR
MakeSym
ModelDD50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2018 31,195 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2017 29,311 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2016 26,115 miles

Centre Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.00mm (4.1.3(ii))

Centre Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 14 Jun 2016 26,115 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Centre Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.00mm (4.1.3(ii))

Centre Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 25,797 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 25,797 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Fail 16 Jan 2014 25,131 miles

Centre Front Lower Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 25,131 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 24,482 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

Nearside Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 24,482 miles

Nearside Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 23,538 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 12 Jan 2012 23,538 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 23,088 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 22,704 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 22,483 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 17,136 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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WK05 ETR is a 2005 Sym DD50 in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WK05 ETR, 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 WK05 ETR registered?

WK05 ETR is a 2005 Sym DD50, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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