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BU08 KAX

2008 Sym XS 125 K

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

17,774 mi
Last recorded17,774 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 2008 Sym XS 125 K11,032 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 KAX
MakeSym
ModelXS 125 K
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 17,774 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 17,339 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2012 17,339 miles

Brake pedal is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 13,635 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 13,614 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

How Reliable is the Sym XS 125 K?

Based on 1,978 MOT tests across 435 vehicles.

71.8%
Pass Rate
1,448
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
435
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 57
Drive chain excessively loose 55
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 46
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 36
Footrest missing 35
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BU08 KAX is a 2008 Sym XS 125 K in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2008 Sym XS 125 K models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 11,032 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 XS 125 K fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 57 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU08 KAX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Sym XS 125 K typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Sym XS 125 K is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BU08 KAX registered?

BU08 KAX is a 2008 Sym XS 125 K, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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