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WK58 BWO

2008 Sym XS 125 K

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

21,067 mi
Last recorded21,067 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Sym XS 125 K11,032 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK58 BWO
MakeSym
ModelXS 125 K
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 21,067 miles

Aftermarket silencer fitted, Baffled at time of test

Fork stanchion corroded, Above the travel of seal

Motorcycle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear Exhaust hanger welded (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear tyre sidewall cracking, No plys or cords exposed

Right hand drivers footpeg bent, Not excessive

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Swing arm Bushes / Pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2026 21,002 miles

Brake lever insecure Locking nut missing (1.1.2 (e) (i))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Switch is wired incorrectly (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam Switch is wired incorrectly (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Motorcycle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Rear exhaust hanger to frame fractured (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Aftermarket silencer fitted, Baffled at time of test

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear tyre sidewall cracking, No plys or cords exposed

Right hand drivers footpeg bent, Not excessive

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Swing arm Bushes / Pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 20,348 miles

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

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Swing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2024 20,348 miles

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

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

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Swing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 19,054 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2022 18,550 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

REAR SUSPENSION HAS SLIGHTLY STIFF OPERATION

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 28 May 2022 18,550 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected HAS AN ELASTIC BAND BEING USED TO RETURN BRAKE PEDAL (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Front Brake grabbing severely FRONT BRAKE PIVOT TIGHT NOT ALLOWING BRAKE TO BE APPLIED IN A SMOOTH OPERATION (1.2.1 (c))

Front Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.4 (a))

Engine mounting/bracket excessively loose ENGINE INSECURE (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

REAR SUSPENSION HAS SLIGHTLY STIFF OPERATION

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 16,995 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 1 May 2019 15,399 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 15,377 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 18,483 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2018 10,483 miles

Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 6,813 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 5,228 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 5,228 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 5,914 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 5,323 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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WK58 BWO is a 2008 Sym XS 125 K in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WK58 BWO, 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 WK58 BWO registered?

WK58 BWO is a 2008 Sym XS 125 K, first registered on 4 September 2008.

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