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YX08 GKU

2008 Sym Vs 125

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2018
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

35,422 mi
Last recorded35,422 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 2008 Sym Vs 12513,066 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX08 GKU
MakeSym
ModelVs 125
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 35,422 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 35,422 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 28,911 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 15,240 miles

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

How Reliable is the Sym Vs 125?

Based on 1,238 MOT tests across 204 vehicles.

81.1%
Pass Rate
2,121
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
204
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 55
Headlamp aim too low 19
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 11
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9
Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 7
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YX08 GKU is a 2008 Sym Vs 125 in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Sym Vs 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.3% with a typical mileage of 13,066 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 Vs 125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 55 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YX08 GKU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Sym Vs 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Sym Vs 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YX08 GKU registered?

YX08 GKU is a 2008 Sym Vs 125, first registered on 12 April 2008.

Is YX08 GKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX08 GKU shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YX08 GKU have outstanding finance?

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