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NX08 JWZ

2008 Sym Symply 50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

7,917 mi
Last recorded7,917 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Sym Symply 5010,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX08 JWZ
MakeSym
ModelSymply 50
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 7,917 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 7,903 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 7,815 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 7,751 miles

Front unable to inspect fork stanchions due to gaiters fitted.

Fail 22 Jul 2020 7,751 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front unable to inspect fork stanchions due to gaiters fitted.

Pass 16 Jul 2019 7,572 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 7,412 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 7,155 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 7,155 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 7,017 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 6,444 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 5,960 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 5,174 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 5,174 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 5,025 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 4,891 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

ENGINE OIL LEVEL EXCSSIVLY FULL.WHEN CHECKING LEVEL BEFORE RUNNING ENGINE,REMOVED DIPSTICK AND THE OIL FLOODED ONTO FLOOR.

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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NX08 JWZ is a 2008 Sym Symply 50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 NX08 JWZ, 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.

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What year was NX08 JWZ registered?

NX08 JWZ is a 2008 Sym Symply 50, first registered on 1 July 2008.

Is NX08 JWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for NX08 JWZ shows 16 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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