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OU12 BUP

2012 Sym XS 125

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2022
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

4,211 mi
Last recorded4,211 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2021
Typical for 2012 Sym XS 12510,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU12 BUP
MakeSym
ModelXS 125
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2021 4,211 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 19 Mar 2021 4,211 miles

Offside Handlebar retaining device loose rear bolt (2.2.1 (b) (i))

Handlebar so insecure it is likely to become detached (2.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 2,149 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 1,990 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 1,990 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2017 5,350 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

long travel on rear brake

Fail 22 Mar 2017 5,234 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

long travel on rear brake

Pass 13 Apr 2016 1,962 miles

How Reliable is the Sym XS 125?

Based on 1,744 MOT tests across 381 vehicles.

71.3%
Pass Rate
1,249
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
381
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 49
Drive chain excessively loose 40
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 27
Footrest missing 27
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 27
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OU12 BUP is a 2012 Sym XS 125 in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2012 Sym XS 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 10,013 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 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 49 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OU12 BUP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Sym XS 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Sym XS 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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OU12 BUP is a 2012 Sym XS 125, first registered on 21 August 2012.

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