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SY08 APU

2008 Sym Vs 125

Silver Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2022
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

11,054 mi
Last recorded11,054 miles
Recorded on13 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Sym Vs 12513,066 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY08 APU
MakeSym
ModelVs 125
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2021 11,054 miles

Steering slightly misaligned

centre stand slightly stiff

pass light inoperative

Fail 13 Apr 2021 10,981 miles

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

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

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

front tyre has slight cracking

rear tyre has slight cracking

Pass 15 Apr 2019 9,262 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 8,230 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 7,332 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 6,264 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 6,202 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 6,177 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 6,131 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

How Reliable is the Sym Vs 125?

Based on 1,238 MOT tests across 204 vehicles.

81.1%
Pass Rate
2,121
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
204
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 55
Headlamp aim too low 19
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 11
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9
Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 7
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SY08 APU is a 2008 Sym Vs 125 in Silver with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2008 Sym Vs 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.3% with a typical mileage of 13,066 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Sym Vs 125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 55 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SY08 APU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Sym Vs 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Sym Vs 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SY08 APU registered?

SY08 APU is a 2008 Sym Vs 125, first registered on 6 March 2008.

Is SY08 APU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY08 APU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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