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YX08 GKN

2008 Sym Symply 50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

23,385 mi
Last recorded23,385 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Sym Symply 5010,598 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX08 GKN
MakeSym
ModelSymply 50
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2021 23,385 miles

Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 19,225 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 17,300 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 13,862 miles

Rear Brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

fork bushes slightly worn

Pass 31 Oct 2016 12,192 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 12,192 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 9,393 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 7,569 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 5,134 miles

Centre Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

broken mirror sharpe object

Pass 31 May 2013 5,134 miles

Centre Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

broken mirror sharpe object

Pass 26 Jun 2012 3,095 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 2,327 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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YX08 GKN is a 2008 Sym Symply 50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YX08 GKN, 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.

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What year was YX08 GKN registered?

YX08 GKN is a 2008 Sym Symply 50, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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