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YJ09 GLV

2009 Sym Symply 125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

52,817 mi
Last recorded52,817 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Sym Symply 12514,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ09 GLV
MakeSym
ModelSymply 125
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2023 52,817 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 52,785 miles

Offside Engine mounting/bracket excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 49,616 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 48,970 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 48,130 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 46,942 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 45,652 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 45,205 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2015 40,774 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 40,774 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 36,568 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 36,568 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2013 31,904 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 23,731 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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YJ09 GLV is a 2009 Sym Symply 125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2009 Sym Symply 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 14,424 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 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 YJ09 GLV, 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 17 years old, this Sym Symply 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YJ09 GLV registered?

YJ09 GLV is a 2009 Sym Symply 125, first registered on 18 March 2009.

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