MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
23,385 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Rear Brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))
fork bushes slightly worn
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
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
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
How Reliable is the Sym Symply 50?
Based on 3,858 MOT tests across 737 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is YX08 GKN safe to buy?
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