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YJ08 KPN

2008 Sym Symply

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2025
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

16,382 mi
Last recorded16,382 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Sym Symply11,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ08 KPN
MakeSym
ModelSymply
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024 16,382 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 2 Jul 2024 16,382 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 16,031 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 16,031 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 15,825 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2022 15,825 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 15,485 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 15,485 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 15,036 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 14,651 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2019 14,651 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 13,788 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 13,788 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 12,891 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 11,775 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 11,775 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 10,682 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 9,797 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 9,797 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 8,982 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 8,982 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 8,106 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 6,664 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Pass 2 Jul 2011 6,664 miles

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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YJ08 KPN is a 2008 Sym Symply in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 YJ08 KPN, 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 YJ08 KPN registered?

YJ08 KPN is a 2008 Sym Symply, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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