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WK08 EEG

2008 Sym Joyride

Grey Petrol 180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

23,136 mi
Last recorded23,136 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2015
Typical for 2008 Sym Joyride16,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK08 EEG
MakeSym
ModelJoyride
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine180cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2015 23,136 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2015 23,136 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 21,257 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 17,914 miles

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

front brake pad backing plate rusty

Fail 27 Aug 2013 17,914 miles

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

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

front brake pad backing plate rusty

Pass 30 Aug 2012 14,654 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 9,829 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 9,829 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Sym Joyride?

Based on 3,962 MOT tests across 549 vehicles.

83.6%
Pass Rate
1,672
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
549
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 140
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 52
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 49
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 30
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 27
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WK08 EEG is a 2008 Sym Joyride in Grey with a 180cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2008 Sym Joyride models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 16,922 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 Joyride fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 140 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WK08 EEG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Sym Joyride typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 18 years old, this Sym Joyride is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WK08 EEG registered?

WK08 EEG is a 2008 Sym Joyride, first registered on 11 July 2008.

Is WK08 EEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for WK08 EEG shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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