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WK08 EEJ

2008 Sym Symply 125

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

16,054 mi
Last recorded16,054 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Sym Symply 12514,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK08 EEJ
MakeSym
ModelSymply 125
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 16,054 miles

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 20 Feb 2026 16,054 miles

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 May 2023 13,851 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 13,724 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 13,724 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 13,286 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 12,941 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 12,594 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 12,060 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 11,756 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 11,502 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 11,156 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 10,964 miles

Found a nail in the Front Centre Tyre

Fail 14 Aug 2013 10,964 miles

Centre Front Upper Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Found a nail in the Front Centre Tyre

Pass 28 Aug 2012 10,365 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 9,760 miles

How Reliable is the Sym Symply 125?

Based on 2,764 MOT tests across 519 vehicles.

80.2%
Pass Rate
1,883
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
519
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 83
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 44
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 42
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 25
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 25
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WK08 EEJ is a 2008 Sym Symply 125 in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2008 Sym Symply 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 14,512 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Sym Symply 125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 83 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WK08 EEJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Sym Symply 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Sym Symply 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WK08 EEJ registered?

WK08 EEJ is a 2008 Sym Symply 125, first registered on 18 June 2008.

Is WK08 EEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WK08 EEJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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