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FJ08 GAX

2008 Sym Symply 50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

8,188 mi
Last recorded8,188 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 2008 Sym Symply 5010,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ08 GAX
MakeSym
ModelSymply 50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 8,188 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front mudguard insecure

Pass 18 Oct 2016 7,583 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 7,404 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 7,297 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2014 4,870 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 4,870 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 1,579 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 1,544 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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FJ08 GAX is a 2008 Sym Symply 50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FJ08 GAX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FJ08 GAX registered?

FJ08 GAX is a 2008 Sym Symply 50, first registered on 25 July 2008.

Is FJ08 GAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ08 GAX shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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