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AJ58 VTF

2008 Sym Symply 50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2023
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

12,226 mi
Last recorded12,226 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Sym Symply 5010,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ58 VTF
MakeSym
ModelSymply 50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2022 12,226 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 12,226 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected When lever released brake drags slightly before completely releasing. (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition Blowing at manifold (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 8,696 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 8,696 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working rear brake light switch not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 8,649 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 7,886 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 4,257 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 2,604 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 868 miles

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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AJ58 VTF 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 77.8%.

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 AJ58 VTF, 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 AJ58 VTF registered?

AJ58 VTF is a 2008 Sym Symply 50, first registered on 20 October 2008.

Is AJ58 VTF safe to buy?

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