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YX08 GKC

2008 Sym Symply 125

Silver Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

39,154 mi
Last recorded39,154 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Sym Symply 12514,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX08 GKC
MakeSym
ModelSymply 125
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2018 39,154 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 37,865 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied lever (3.1.3c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 36,803 miles

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 17 Apr 2015 36,803 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 10 May 2014 32,040 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 10 May 2014 32,040 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 26,181 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 26,177 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2012 19,593 miles

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Fail 27 Jan 2012 19,589 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 14,144 miles

Centre Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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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YX08 GKC is a 2008 Sym Symply 125 in Silver with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2008 Sym Symply 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 14,512 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 YX08 GKC, 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 18 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 YX08 GKC registered?

YX08 GKC is a 2008 Sym Symply 125, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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