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FJ58 YXB

2009 Sym Symply 50

Black Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

41,427 mi
Last recorded41,427 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Sym Symply 5011,004 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ58 YXB
MakeSym
ModelSymply 50
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2023 41,427 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 6 Oct 2023 41,246 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 36,226 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 30,139 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 17 Sep 2021 30,139 miles

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

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating (1.1.10 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 24,682 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured slight moisture (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 14 Sep 2020 24,682 miles

Engine mounting/bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement engine stops missing (broken off) (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Brake lever has restricted free movement lever applies in steps (notchy) (1.1.15 (e))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured slight moisture (4.4.3 (a))

Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 20,187 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2016 18,843 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 17,641 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 13,537 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 10,223 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 7,389 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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FJ58 YXB is a 2009 Sym Symply 50 in Black with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2009 Sym Symply 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 11,004 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 YXB, 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 17 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 FJ58 YXB registered?

FJ58 YXB is a 2009 Sym Symply 50, first registered on 15 January 2009.

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The MOT history for FJ58 YXB shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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