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PF08 NFJ

2008 Sym Symply 50

Blue Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2025
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

18,666 mi
Last recorded18,666 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Sym Symply 5010,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF08 NFJ
MakeSym
ModelSymply 50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc
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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 18,666 miles

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

Rear Brake pivot worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

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

Pass 30 May 2024 18,606 miles

Brake lever has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

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

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

brake hoses in sleeves

Pass 18 Jan 2022 14,436 miles

Front wheel bearing very slight noise.

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 21 Dec 2020 10,367 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front fork dust covers missing

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

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

exhaust box has exhaust paste on

slight pitting on front fork

Pass 2 Jul 2019 9,334 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear tyre cracking across tread.

Pass 29 Jun 2018 8,416 miles

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

Rear brake lever pivot slightly worn.

Pass 7 Jul 2017 7,717 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2015 6,486 miles

Front brake hose in sleeves.

Rear Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Slight bind on front brake.

Pass 7 Aug 2014 5,831 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front suspension covers split

Pass 14 Aug 2013 5,048 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 4,160 miles

front flex in bracket

Fail 15 Aug 2012 4,155 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

front flex in bracket

Pass 6 Aug 2011 3,431 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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PF08 NFJ is a 2008 Sym Symply 50 in Blue with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 PF08 NFJ, 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 PF08 NFJ registered?

PF08 NFJ is a 2008 Sym Symply 50, first registered on 26 August 2008.

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