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2009 Sym Vs 125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

29,206 mi
Last recorded29,206 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Sym Vs 12515,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF09 CFU
MakeSym
ModelVs 125
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 29,206 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2024 28,118 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2024 28,118 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 25,053 miles

Front Brake hose securing clamp insecure/damaged.

Speedometer meter lens damaged

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 21,154 miles

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

Some LEDs in front position lights not working.

Fail 16 Jun 2022 21,154 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Some LEDs in front position lights not working.

Pass 18 Jun 2021 20,572 miles

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 16 Jun 2021 20,562 miles

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

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

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 16,008 miles

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 25 Feb 2016 13,983 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2015 11,163 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 11,163 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem misaligned which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 8,365 miles

Front tyre has slight cracking on outer walls

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 5,688 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 3,263 miles

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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HF09 CFU is a 2009 Sym Vs 125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2009 Sym Vs 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 15,747 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 HF09 CFU, 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 17 years old, this Sym Vs 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HF09 CFU is a 2009 Sym Vs 125, first registered on 5 March 2009.

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