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YJ12 JBX

2012 Sym AD12W Jet 4 125

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2025
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

18,151 mi
Last recorded18,151 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 Sym AD12W Jet 4 12512,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ12 JBX
MakeSym
ModelAD12W Jet 4 125
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2024 18,151 miles

Rear fender number plate plastics damaged

exhaust not standard but still has BS standard marks

Fail 13 Jul 2023 17,243 miles

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

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear tyre rubbing on wheel arch

Pass 18 Oct 2021 15,407 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 15,400 miles

Front Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2020 15,400 miles

Front Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 15,181 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 6,800 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 6,800 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Fail 15 Apr 2015 640 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 640 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

How Reliable is the Sym AD12W Jet 4 125?

Based on 3,178 MOT tests across 691 vehicles.

77.9%
Pass Rate
1,652
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
691
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 112
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 53
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 45
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 43
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 22
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YJ12 JBX is a 2012 Sym AD12W Jet 4 125 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2012 Sym AD12W Jet 4 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 12,696 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 AD12W Jet 4 125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 112 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YJ12 JBX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Sym AD12W Jet 4 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Sym AD12W Jet 4 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YJ12 JBX is a 2012 Sym AD12W Jet 4 125, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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