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FJ08 LZV

2008 Sym Symply 125

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

28,317 mi
Last recorded28,317 miles
Recorded on19 May 2016
Typical for 2008 Sym Symply 12514,512 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ08 LZV
MakeSym
ModelSymply 125
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 May 2016 28,317 miles

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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

engine cover is missing

exhaust has slight blow

l/h brake lever end is missing

Pass 7 Apr 2015 28,317 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 21,386 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 20,596 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 18,131 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 30 Mar 2012 18,020 miles

Rear Fuel cap sealing washer torn (7.2.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 5 Apr 2011 13,491 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2011 13,486 miles

Rear Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

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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FJ08 LZV is a 2008 Sym Symply 125 in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FJ08 LZV, 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 FJ08 LZV registered?

FJ08 LZV is a 2008 Sym Symply 125, first registered on 5 April 2008.

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