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OU58 FJV

2008 Sym Symply 50

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

17,650 mi
Last recorded17,650 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Sym Symply 5010,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU58 FJV
MakeSym
ModelSymply 50
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 17,650 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 17,320 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 16,742 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 16,007 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 15,199 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 15,583 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 13,798 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 12,602 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 12,602 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 11,293 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 9,831 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 8,379 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 6,912 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 5,451 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 4,221 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 3,069 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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OU58 FJV is a 2008 Sym Symply 50 in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OU58 FJV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OU58 FJV?

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What year was OU58 FJV registered?

OU58 FJV is a 2008 Sym Symply 50, first registered on 20 November 2008.

Is OU58 FJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU58 FJV shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OU58 FJV have outstanding finance?

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