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WA08 JUE

2008 Sym Symply 50

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

27,194 mi
Last recorded27,194 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Sym Symply 5010,598 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA08 JUE
MakeSym
ModelSymply 50
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2024 27,194 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2024 27,194 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2023 25,603 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 24,162 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 22,932 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 20,556 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

no front mudguard fitted at time of test

Fail 30 May 2017 20,556 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear position lamp incorrect colour no plate light showing white light to rear (1.1.2b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

no front mudguard fitted at time of test

Pass 8 Jun 2016 14,715 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 12,989 miles

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

registration plate cracked

Pass 3 Jul 2014 10,904 miles

Registration plate cracked

Pass 14 Jun 2013 8,563 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Registration plate cracked

Pass 12 Jul 2012 6,458 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 4,350 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 4,350 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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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WA08 JUE is a 2008 Sym Symply 50 in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WA08 JUE, 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

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What year was WA08 JUE registered?

WA08 JUE is a 2008 Sym Symply 50, first registered on 1 July 2008.

Is WA08 JUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA08 JUE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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