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WA08 PHZ

2008 Sym Symply 50

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2014
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

18,936 mi
Last recorded18,936 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2013
Typical for 2008 Sym Symply 5010,598 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA08 PHZ
MakeSym
ModelSymply 50
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2013 18,936 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2013 18,936 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 16,453 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 4,448 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 4,448 miles

Centre Motorcycle structure excessively damaged (6.1.1a)

Rear Rear position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

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

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 PHZ is a 2008 Sym Symply 50 in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PHZ, 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 PHZ registered?

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

Is WA08 PHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA08 PHZ shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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