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SY08 APF

2008 Sym Symply 50

Blue Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2019
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

15,583 mi
Last recorded15,583 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Sym Symply 5010,598 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY08 APF
MakeSym
ModelSymply 50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2018 15,583 miles

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

Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 12,460 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.86mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Offside Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 12,411 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 12,169 miles

engine air box slightly insecure

Fail 18 Sep 2013 11,993 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 10,721 miles
Fail 1 May 2011 7,659 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Pass 1 May 2011 7,659 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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SY08 APF is a 2008 Sym Symply 50 in Blue with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 SY08 APF, 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 SY08 APF registered?

SY08 APF is a 2008 Sym Symply 50, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is SY08 APF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY08 APF shows 8 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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