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YJ08 FZZ

2008 Sym Symply 50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

34,738 mi
Last recorded34,738 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Sym Symply 5010,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ08 FZZ
MakeSym
ModelSymply 50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 34,738 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 34,699 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 34,613 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 37,745 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 31,741 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 28,940 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 28,932 miles

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 27,617 miles

ENGINE MOUNTS HAVE BEEN MODIFIED BUT APPEAR TO MEET MOT STANDARDS

Pass 3 Aug 2017 25,745 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

motorcycle appears to have been modified. rear shock and engine mounts modified but meet mot pass standards.

Fail 2 Aug 2017 25,739 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

motorcycle appears to have been modified. rear shock and engine mounts modified but meet mot pass standards.

Pass 1 Aug 2016 24,357 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 20,729 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 17,020 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 15,766 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 15,367 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Horn is not continous or uniform (1.7.3c)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear mudguard insecure

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 30 May 2012 10,265 miles

rear mudguard insecure

Fail 29 May 2012 10,235 miles

Seat insecure (6.2.1a)

rear mudguard insecure

Pass 2 Jun 2011 8,605 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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YJ08 FZZ is a 2008 Sym Symply 50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YJ08 FZZ, 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 YJ08 FZZ registered?

YJ08 FZZ is a 2008 Sym Symply 50, first registered on 5 June 2008.

Is YJ08 FZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ08 FZZ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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