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WK58 BWM

2008 Sym Symply 50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

15,480 mi
Last recorded15,480 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Sym Symply 5010,598 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK58 BWM
MakeSym
ModelSymply 50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2024 15,480 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 13,961 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 13,961 miles

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 12,838 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 10,247 miles

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

Slight damage on offside edge of rear tyre in tread, ply & cord not affected.

Pass 9 Oct 2019 9,281 miles

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

Rear tyre has damage caused by main stand

Pass 18 Sep 2018 6,668 miles

Rear tyre has damage due to previous contact /rubbing

Pass 11 Sep 2017 4,341 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 4,213 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 4,116 miles

Both fork leg gaitors split

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 3,947 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 3,814 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

forks covered by giators

Pass 22 Aug 2012 3,814 miles

forks covered by giators

Pass 5 Sep 2011 3,486 miles

frame covered by body work

Fail 5 Sep 2011 3,486 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

frame covered by body work

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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WK58 BWM 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 80%.

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 WK58 BWM, 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 WK58 BWM registered?

WK58 BWM is a 2008 Sym Symply 50, first registered on 4 September 2008.

Is WK58 BWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for WK58 BWM shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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