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OU12 GHV

2012 Sym AV05W Symply 50

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

16,729 mi
Last recorded16,729 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Sym AV05W Symply 5010,829 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU12 GHV
MakeSym
ModelAV05W Symply 50
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 16,729 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY LOW , (old tyre 2011) (5.2.3 (e))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 16,157 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2024 16,157 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 15,167 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 14,474 miles

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

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))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 14,034 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 13,407 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 13,004 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 9,995 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 7,365 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 7,016 miles

How Reliable is the Sym AV05W Symply 50?

Based on 1,118 MOT tests across 247 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
1,182
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
247
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 11
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 6
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 5
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 5
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 4
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OU12 GHV is a 2012 Sym AV05W Symply 50 in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2012 Sym AV05W Symply 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 10,829 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Sym AV05W Symply 50 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 11 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OU12 GHV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Sym AV05W Symply 50 typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Sym AV05W Symply 50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OU12 GHV registered?

OU12 GHV is a 2012 Sym AV05W Symply 50, first registered on 18 August 2012.

Is OU12 GHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU12 GHV shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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