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YN12 FYZ

2012 Sym XS 125

Grey Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

21,380 mi
Last recorded21,380 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Sym XS 12510,013 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN12 FYZ
MakeSym
ModelXS 125
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 21,380 miles

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly loose cush drive worn, sprocket bearing also worn. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened has a repair covered in underseal. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 20,642 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front suspention very soft

Pass 11 May 2020 20,037 miles
Fail 1 May 2020 20,043 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 19,922 miles

Rear Rear suspension slightly corroded swingarm (2.4.A.2d)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 27 Apr 2018 19,922 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Rear suspension slightly corroded swingarm (2.4.A.2d)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 8 Jun 2016 19,151 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 15 May 2015 16,898 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 9 May 2015 16,898 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Front Tyre under inflated

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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YN12 FYZ is a 2012 Sym XS 125 in Grey with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YN12 FYZ, 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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YN12 FYZ is a 2012 Sym XS 125, first registered on 8 May 2012.

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