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BU08 KCC

2008 Sym Vs 125

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2017
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

23,810 mi
Last recorded23,810 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 2008 Sym Vs 12513,066 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 KCC
MakeSym
ModelVs 125
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 19 Oct 2017 23,810 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

No battery power at time of test

Pass 21 Mar 2016 17,962 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 17,349 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 15,130 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 11,519 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 7,289 miles

How Reliable is the Sym Vs 125?

Based on 1,238 MOT tests across 204 vehicles.

81.1%
Pass Rate
2,121
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
204
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 55
Headlamp aim too low 19
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 11
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9
Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 7
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BU08 KCC is a 2008 Sym Vs 125 in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2008 Sym Vs 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.3% with a typical mileage of 13,066 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 Vs 125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 55 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU08 KCC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Sym Vs 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Sym Vs 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BU08 KCC registered?

BU08 KCC is a 2008 Sym Vs 125, first registered on 28 July 2008.

Is BU08 KCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU08 KCC shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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