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YX08 LDU

2008 Sym Symply 50

Red Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

31,846 mi
Last recorded31,846 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2017
Typical for 2008 Sym Symply 5010,598 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX08 LDU
MakeSym
ModelSymply 50
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2017 31,846 miles

DRIVE NOISEY

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 5 Jun 2017 31,846 miles

DRIVE NOISEY

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 26,349 miles

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

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

drive noisey

Fail 11 Jun 2016 26,349 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

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

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

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

drive noisey

Pass 8 Jun 2015 20,096 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

drive noisey

Fail 8 Jun 2015 20,096 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)

drive noisey

Pass 7 Jun 2014 15,706 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

noisey drive

Fail 7 Jun 2014 15,706 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

noisey drive

Pass 11 Jun 2013 13,104 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

airbox loose

Pass 13 Jun 2012 10,608 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Fail 7 Jun 2012 10,604 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)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Fail 10 Jun 2011 7,512 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 7,512 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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 LDU is a 2008 Sym Symply 50 in Red with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 LDU, 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 LDU registered?

YX08 LDU is a 2008 Sym Symply 50, first registered on 15 July 2008.

Is YX08 LDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX08 LDU shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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