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AU08 FVL

2008 Sym Symply

Silver Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

42,294 mi
Last recorded42,294 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Sym Symply11,044 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 FVL
MakeSym
ModelSymply
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2024 42,294 miles

Front Shock dust covers deteriorating

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 41,956 miles

Front Shock dust covers deteriorating

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 41,520 miles

Front Shock dust covers deteriorating

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 40,482 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Front shock covers deteriorating

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Mudguard insecure ()

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2021 40,482 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Front shock covers deteriorating

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Mudguard insecure ()

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 38,863 miles

Front Shock absorber dust covers deteriorating

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 35,371 miles

Front Shock absorber dust covers deteriorating

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 32,353 miles

Road spring corroded Rear shock absorber spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 29,891 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2017 29,891 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 26,892 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 23,925 miles

Front folk dust covers split

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

Fail 13 Aug 2015 23,925 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front folk dust covers split

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 20,694 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 17,229 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 13,453 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 13,453 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 9,599 miles

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

How Reliable is the Sym Symply?

Based on 2,810 MOT tests across 564 vehicles.

78.7%
Pass Rate
1,421
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
564
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 37
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 26
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 26
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 23
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 20
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AU08 FVL is a 2008 Sym Symply in Silver with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2008 Sym Symply models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 11,044 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 Symply fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 37 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU08 FVL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Sym Symply typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Sym Symply is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AU08 FVL registered?

AU08 FVL is a 2008 Sym Symply, first registered on 7 July 2008.

Is AU08 FVL safe to buy?

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