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WK08 EDF

2008 Sym XS 125 K

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2016
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

7,049 mi
Last recorded7,049 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2015
Typical for 2008 Sym XS 125 K11,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK08 EDF
MakeSym
ModelXS 125 K
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2015 7,049 miles

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

Nearside Rear foot rest missing and rear hand grab rails at time of test.

Offside Rear foot rest missing and hand grab rails at time of test.

advise front mudguard poor and loose

Fail 21 Sep 2015 7,049 miles

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

Nearside Rear foot rest missing and rear hand grab rails at time of test.

Offside Rear foot rest missing and hand grab rails at time of test.

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies on rear brake lever operation (1.3.1a)

advise front mudguard poor and loose

Pass 11 Sep 2014 17,939 miles

clocks damaged

handle bars slightly bent

Fail 6 Sep 2014 17,800 miles

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

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

clocks damaged

handle bars slightly bent

Pass 19 Sep 2013 12,924 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Fail 14 Sep 2013 12,924 miles

Brake pedal cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Fail 19 Sep 2012 8,907 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)

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

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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

handle bar slightly bent

Pass 19 Sep 2012 8,907 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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

handle bar slightly bent

Pass 1 Jul 2011 3,108 miles

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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WK08 EDF is a 2008 Sym XS 125 K in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 WK08 EDF, 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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What year was WK08 EDF registered?

WK08 EDF is a 2008 Sym XS 125 K, first registered on 21 June 2008.

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