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YX09 AAY

2009 Sym Symply 50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

12,171 mi
Last recorded12,171 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Sym Symply 5011,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX09 AAY
MakeSym
ModelSymply 50
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 12,171 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 11,952 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively just slightly sticks on but not all the time (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Road spring corroded starting to rust (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear tyre almost flat

engine oil low

Pass 26 Jun 2023 11,288 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jun 2023 11,288 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 11,047 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 10,114 miles

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 9,180 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 14 Mar 2020 9,180 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 8,220 miles

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 6,889 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 5,677 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2016 5,677 miles

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

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

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded centre stand bolt loose (6.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 4,805 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 4,134 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2014 4,134 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 3,358 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 2,688 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in rear tyre

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

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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YX09 AAY is a 2009 Sym Symply 50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2009 Sym Symply 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 11,004 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 YX09 AAY, 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 17 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 YX09 AAY registered?

YX09 AAY is a 2009 Sym Symply 50, first registered on 14 March 2009.

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The MOT history for YX09 AAY shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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