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OU09 BUW

2009 Sym Symply 125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

10,916 mi
Last recorded10,916 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2022
Typical for 2009 Sym Symply 12514,424 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU09 BUW
MakeSym
ModelSymply 125
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2022 10,916 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 10,902 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 10,872 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 10,856 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 10,793 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 10,793 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 10,793 miles

Front Brake lever worn, but not excessively Lever end snapped (1.1.15 (b))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Fail 20 Feb 2020 10,793 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Brake lever worn, but not excessively Lever end snapped (1.1.15 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 9,895 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 9,895 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 9,648 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 8,526 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 24 Feb 2017 8,526 miles

Horn control not functioning. (1.7.2b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 7,427 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 7,427 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 24 Feb 2015 6,249 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Horn is not continous or uniform (1.7.3c)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 6,249 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 5,115 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2014 5,083 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 4,081 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 3,074 miles

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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OU09 BUW is a 2009 Sym Symply 125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2009 Sym Symply 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 14,424 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 OU09 BUW, 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 17 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 OU09 BUW registered?

OU09 BUW is a 2009 Sym Symply 125, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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