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BX08 YSC

2008 Sym Symply 125

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

26,981 mi
Last recorded26,981 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Sym Symply 12514,512 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX08 YSC
MakeSym
ModelSymply 125
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2021 26,981 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2020 26,781 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 26,498 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2019 26,495 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2018 25,216 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 25,216 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2017 24,761 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 24,020 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 21,103 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 18,200 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 18,200 miles

Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 14,256 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 11,595 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 8,429 miles

How Reliable is the Sym Symply 125?

Based on 2,764 MOT tests across 519 vehicles.

80.2%
Pass Rate
1,883
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
519
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 83
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 44
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 42
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 25
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 25
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BX08 YSC is a 2008 Sym Symply 125 in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2008 Sym Symply 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 14,512 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 125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 83 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BX08 YSC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Sym Symply 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Sym Symply 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BX08 YSC registered?

BX08 YSC is a 2008 Sym Symply 125, first registered on 4 July 2008.

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