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WX08 SYA

2008 Sym Symply

Black Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

24,286 mi
Last recorded24,286 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Sym Symply11,044 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX08 SYA
MakeSym
ModelSymply
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2022 24,286 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 22,269 miles

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 21 Jun 2018 22,262 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 5 Nov 2016 20,427 miles

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

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

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 5 Nov 2016 2,042 miles

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

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 16,758 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 16,732 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 4,425 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 12,501 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Nearside Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

rear tyre pressure low

registration plate damaged borderline

Pass 18 Oct 2013 10,052 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

registration plate slight damage borderline

slight movement airbox

Pass 12 Oct 2012 7,620 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Nearside Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

registration plate cracked

Pass 28 Oct 2011 5,159 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 5,159 miles

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2011 5,159 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

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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WX08 SYA is a 2008 Sym Symply in Black with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 WX08 SYA, 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 WX08 SYA registered?

WX08 SYA is a 2008 Sym Symply, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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