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FX08 OHV

2008 Sym Symply 125

Silver Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2025
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

12,083 mi
Last recorded12,083 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Sym Symply 12514,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX08 OHV
MakeSym
ModelSymply 125
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2024 12,083 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 11,688 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 11,688 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Oct 2018

Exhaust system insecure rear mount missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached not secured (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail exhaust mounted to frame-must be mounted to engine as engine pivots (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2017 11,379 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 11,376 miles

Dipswitch does not deflect the main beam/s, making them into dipped beam/s (1.2.2b(ii))

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system loose and rubbing tyre exhaust blowing from manifold (7.1.1.c)

Front All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on side light (1.1.3a)

Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Front Brake component is excessively corroded wheel wont turn backwards caliper jaming (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2015 6,986 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2015 6,986 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 6,842 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 6,565 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 6,542 miles

How Reliable is the Sym Symply 125?

Based on 2,764 MOT tests across 519 vehicles.

80.2%
Pass Rate
1,883
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
519
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 83
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 44
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 42
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 25
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 25
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FX08 OHV is a 2008 Sym Symply 125 in Silver with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2008 Sym Symply 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 14,512 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 125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 83 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FX08 OHV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Sym Symply 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Sym Symply 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FX08 OHV registered?

FX08 OHV is a 2008 Sym Symply 125, first registered on 16 July 2008.

Is FX08 OHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX08 OHV shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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