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WK08 FHY

2008 Sym Symply 50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,158 mi
Last recorded43,158 miles
Recorded on12 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Sym Symply 5010,598 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK08 FHY
MakeSym
ModelSymply 50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2021 43,158 miles

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

FRONT FORK GAITERS SPLITTING

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 12 May 2021 43,158 miles

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

FRONT FORK GAITERS SPLITTING

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Wheel fixing loose (single fixing) (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 40,748 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 40,748 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 37,742 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 37,742 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 34,610 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2017 34,610 miles

Central Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 3 Oct 2016 33,121 miles

Centre Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Upper Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 31,498 miles

Centre Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 21 Aug 2015 31,498 miles

Centre Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Centre Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Centre Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Centre Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Centre Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 28,073 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Offside Front Upper Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 24,174 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Offside Front Upper Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 19,206 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 14,536 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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WK08 FHY is a 2008 Sym Symply 50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WK08 FHY, 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 WK08 FHY registered?

WK08 FHY is a 2008 Sym Symply 50, first registered on 22 August 2008.

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