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YL66 BYD

2016 Sym Symply

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2024
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

17,291 mi
Last recorded17,291 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2023
Typical for 2016 Sym Symply9,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL66 BYD
MakeSym
ModelSymply
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2023 17,291 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil front left fork has misting (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Mar 2023 17,291 miles

Front Horn not working horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement rear brake cable tight (1.1.15 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick front pads low (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil front left fork has misting (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 13,608 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake lever pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 11,516 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 8,243 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2020 8,243 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2019 8,243 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

How Reliable is the Sym Symply?

Based on 2,810 MOT tests across 564 vehicles.

78.7%
Pass Rate
1,421
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
564
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 37
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 26
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 26
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 23
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 20
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YL66 BYD is a 2016 Sym Symply in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2016 Sym Symply models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 9,597 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 37 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YL66 BYD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Sym Symply typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 10 years old, this Sym Symply is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YL66 BYD registered?

YL66 BYD is a 2016 Sym Symply, first registered on 22 December 2016.

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