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OU08 FUB

2008 Sym Symply 50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2019
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

20,680 mi
Last recorded20,680 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Sym Symply 5010,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU08 FUB
MakeSym
ModelSymply 50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2018 20,680 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 20,666 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 19,239 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

freeplay in throttle cable

Fail 19 Aug 2015 19,160 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

freeplay in throttle cable

Pass 4 Sep 2014 17,376 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 30 Aug 2014 17,371 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 15,397 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 13,529 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 10,637 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

How Reliable is the Sym Symply 50?

Based on 3,858 MOT tests across 737 vehicles.

81.0%
Pass Rate
1,264
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
737
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 59
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 58
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 45
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 39
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 36
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OU08 FUB is a 2008 Sym Symply 50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Sym Symply 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 10,598 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 50 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 59 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OU08 FUB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Sym Symply 50 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Sym Symply 50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OU08 FUB registered?

OU08 FUB is a 2008 Sym Symply 50, first registered on 2 May 2008.

Is OU08 FUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU08 FUB shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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