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WV52 HWE

2002 Sym DD50

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

22,170 mi
Last recorded22,170 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 Sym DD5010,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV52 HWE
MakeSym
ModelDD50
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2018 22,170 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 21,942 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 20,967 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 19,453 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 17,395 miles

small amount of play in rear wheel

Pass 30 Oct 2012 15,861 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 22 Oct 2012 15,849 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 14,521 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Lower Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Oil leak

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

slight binding front brake not enough to show on brake tester

Pass 18 Oct 2010 12,820 miles

Centre Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

number plate slightly damaged

Pass 23 Oct 2009 11,318 miles

Centre Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 19 Oct 2009 11,305 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Centre Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 10,224 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 9,367 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 9,336 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 7,690 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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WV52 HWE is a 2002 Sym DD50 in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2002 Sym DD50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 10,191 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 WV52 HWE, 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 24 years old, this Sym DD50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WV52 HWE registered?

WV52 HWE is a 2002 Sym DD50, first registered on 6 November 2002.

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