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HX08 YKU

2008 Sym Symply 125

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

53,272 mi
Last recorded53,272 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Sym Symply 12514,512 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX08 YKU
MakeSym
ModelSymply 125
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2021 53,272 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 53,264 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working Switch is faulty. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2020 46,556 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2020 46,556 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 41,227 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 41,271 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 34,842 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 32,740 miles

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

front fork gaiters have failed

Pass 19 Sep 2016 29,387 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2016 29,387 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 23,207 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

lower rear brake cable outer slightly damaged.

Fail 31 Jul 2015 23,201 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

lower rear brake cable outer slightly damaged.

rear mudguard damaged

Pass 4 Jul 2014 17,643 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 15,480 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 14,549 miles

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

front mudguard broken.

Fail 18 May 2012 14,549 miles

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

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

front mudguard broken.

Pass 25 May 2011 9,701 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 9,701 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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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HX08 YKU is a 2008 Sym Symply 125 in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 HX08 YKU, 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 HX08 YKU registered?

HX08 YKU is a 2008 Sym Symply 125, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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