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DX62 DXU

2012 Sym XS 125

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

19,335 mi
Last recorded19,335 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Sym XS 12510,013 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX62 DXU
MakeSym
ModelXS 125
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 19,335 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly loose Cush drive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2025 19,335 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Drive chain sprocket slightly loose Cush drive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 19,332 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2023 19,332 miles

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

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Footrest missing both (6.2.12 (a))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 18,990 miles

Exhaust noisy

Silencer fouling rear spindle

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

Fail 17 Nov 2020 18,868 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy

Silencer fouling rear spindle

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 9,650 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2019 9,644 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment Foot brake (1.1.15 (f))

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment Hand brake (1.1.15 (f))

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 8,384 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 2,732 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 486 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2015 486 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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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DX62 DXU is a 2012 Sym XS 125 in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 DX62 DXU, 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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What year was DX62 DXU registered?

DX62 DXU is a 2012 Sym XS 125, first registered on 24 September 2012.

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