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LK09 KPO

2009 Sym XS 125 K

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2023
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

28,555 mi
Last recorded28,555 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 Sym XS 125 K10,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK09 KPO
MakeSym
ModelXS 125 K
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2022 28,555 miles

Rear Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively swinging arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2022 28,408 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pivot worn, but not excessively pedal (1.1.15 (b))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively swinging arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 25,003 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 25,003 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 May 2019 22,708 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 22,703 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

rear footpegs siezed

Pass 20 Apr 2018 19,977 miles

Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

clutch lever pivot worn

indicators flashing quite fast

Pass 17 Feb 2017 12,153 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 17 Feb 2017 12,153 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 11,351 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play swinging arm (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 10,878 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play swinging arm (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 24 Oct 2015 10,878 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play swinging arm (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 8 Aug 2015 10,847 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 9,393 miles

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

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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LK09 KPO is a 2009 Sym XS 125 K in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2009 Sym XS 125 K models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 10,117 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 LK09 KPO, 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 17 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 LK09 KPO registered?

LK09 KPO is a 2009 Sym XS 125 K, first registered on 19 June 2009.

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