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WX53 WEV

2003 Sym DD50

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

16,464 mi
Last recorded16,464 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Sym DD509,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX53 WEV
MakeSym
ModelDD50
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2017 16,464 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 15,633 miles

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

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

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

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 14,818 miles

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

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 13,895 miles

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

Front Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

front and rear tyre pressures low

Pass 2 Nov 2012 12,430 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 10,999 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2011 10,999 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Oil leak

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

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

possible oil leak rear shock ?

Pass 21 Oct 2010 10,689 miles

Centre Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front tyre starting to crack

Fail 21 Oct 2010 10,689 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Centre Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

front tyre starting to crack

Pass 3 Nov 2009 10,689 miles

Centre Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Oct 2009 10,689 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Centre Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2008 9,897 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 16 Oct 2008 9,896 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 8,415 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 6,643 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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WX53 WEV is a 2003 Sym DD50 in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2003 Sym DD50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 9,870 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 WX53 WEV, 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 23 years old, this Sym DD50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WX53 WEV is a 2003 Sym DD50, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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