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YJ12 JYS

2012 Sym XS 125

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

11,997 mi
Last recorded11,997 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Sym XS 12510,013 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ12 JYS
MakeSym
ModelXS 125
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 11,997 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Oct 2025 11,997 miles

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

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

Position lamp not working front side light (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake pedal is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Brake lining(s) less than 1.0 mm thick rear shoes worn out at end of adjustment (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2016 11,584 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2016 11,584 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 3,385 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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YJ12 JYS is a 2012 Sym XS 125 in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YJ12 JYS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YJ12 JYS registered?

YJ12 JYS is a 2012 Sym XS 125, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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