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FJ58 OLV

2008 Sym Symply 50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2016
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

10,330 mi
Last recorded10,330 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2015
Typical for 2008 Sym Symply 5010,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ58 OLV
MakeSym
ModelSymply 50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2015 10,330 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 7,710 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 4 Apr 2014 7,710 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 3,459 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 2,929 miles

front tyre flat

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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FJ58 OLV is a 2008 Sym Symply 50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FJ58 OLV, 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 FJ58 OLV registered?

FJ58 OLV is a 2008 Sym Symply 50, first registered on 14 November 2008.

Is FJ58 OLV safe to buy?

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