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FJ08 JGX

2008 Sym Vs 125

Silver Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

37,998 mi
Last recorded37,998 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Sym Vs 12513,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ08 JGX
MakeSym
ModelVs 125
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 37,998 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 32,718 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 29,509 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 26,103 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 21,811 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 21,047 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 20,449 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 20,170 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 20,073 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 19,450 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 18,857 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 17,619 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 16,365 miles

Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 15,967 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 12,146 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 12,146 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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FJ08 JGX is a 2008 Sym Vs 125 in Silver with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FJ08 JGX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FJ08 JGX registered?

FJ08 JGX is a 2008 Sym Vs 125, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is FJ08 JGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ08 JGX shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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