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BX08 PFO

2008 Sym Symply 50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

16,758 mi
Last recorded16,758 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Sym Symply 5010,598 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX08 PFO
MakeSym
ModelSymply 50
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2022 16,758 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively when turned backwards (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 10 Jan 2022 16,758 miles

Rear Tyre fouling another component fouling exhaust mounting (5.2.3 (f))

Front Brake binding but not excessively when turned backwards (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 16,444 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Aug 2019 16,444 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 15,979 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front tyre worn close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jun 2018 15,929 miles

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

Front All position lamps not working Front position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play Front wheel bearings have excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Motorcycle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Centre stand cracked and deformed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced Rear mudgaurd and air box insecure (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm Rear tyre worn below the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front tyre worn close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2017 14,571 miles

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 13,754 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 11,995 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 9,575 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2013 6,317 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 3,781 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 1,882 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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BX08 PFO is a 2008 Sym Symply 50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BX08 PFO, 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 BX08 PFO registered?

BX08 PFO is a 2008 Sym Symply 50, first registered on 15 April 2008.

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