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HX08 YKY

2008 Sym XS 125 K

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

32,772 mi
Last recorded32,772 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2016
Typical for 2008 Sym XS 125 K11,032 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX08 YKY
MakeSym
ModelXS 125 K
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2016 32,772 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

clutch lever worn at pivot point

front indicator lens loose n/s

Fail 2 Jul 2016 32,770 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

clutch lever worn at pivot point

front indicator lens loose n/s

Fail 4 Jul 2015

Clutch lever pivot worn.

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Pass 4 Jul 2015

Clutch lever pivot worn.

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 22,528 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 5 Jul 2014 22,519 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Rear wheel spindle loose (2.4.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 15,731 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 29 Jun 2013 15,730 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 11,267 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2011 10,815 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Offside Front Brake fluid reservoir slightly damaged (3.2.B1b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

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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HX08 YKY is a 2008 Sym XS 125 K in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 HX08 YKY, 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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HX08 YKY is a 2008 Sym XS 125 K, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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