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BX58 NXA

2008 Sym Symply 50

Red Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

14,707 mi
Last recorded14,707 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2019
Typical for 2008 Sym Symply 5010,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX58 NXA
MakeSym
ModelSymply 50
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2019 14,707 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2019 14,707 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Rear Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Nov 2019 14,288 miles

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

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2017 9,161 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 4,368 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 5 Jan 2016 4,368 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 3,214 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 11 Jul 2015 3,214 miles

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

Front Hydraulic brake control creeps under load. (3.1.4a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 817 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 811 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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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BX58 NXA is a 2008 Sym Symply 50 in Red with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BX58 NXA, 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 BX58 NXA registered?

BX58 NXA is a 2008 Sym Symply 50, first registered on 24 September 2008.

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