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HX12 JZE

2012 Sym XS 125

Silver Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

35,790 mi
Last recorded35,790 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Sym XS 12510,013 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX12 JZE
MakeSym
ModelXS 125
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 35,790 miles

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

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 May 2025 35,787 miles

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

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

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 28,427 miles

Front brake lever slightly spongy

Pass 9 Jun 2023 26,623 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil rear shocks (5.3.2 (b))

front brake slightly spongy in operation

Fail 7 Jun 2023 26,623 miles

Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear swinging arm corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil rear shocks (5.3.2 (b))

front brake slightly spongy in operation

Pass 7 Jun 2022 24,349 miles

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

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

front brake reservoir sight glass deteriorated.

Pass 8 Jun 2021 22,080 miles

Brake pivot worn, but not excessively front brake lever (1.1.15 (b))

front brake reservoir sight glass deteriorated.

Fail 8 Jun 2021 22,080 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pivot worn, but not excessively front brake lever (1.1.15 (b))

Front Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

front brake reservoir sight glass deteriorated.

Pass 10 Jun 2020 20,030 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 5 Jun 2019 17,970 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 15,438 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2018 15,438 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 13,200 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 13,200 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2016 10,864 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 8,588 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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HX12 JZE is a 2012 Sym XS 125 in Silver with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HX12 JZE, 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 HX12 JZE registered?

HX12 JZE is a 2012 Sym XS 125, first registered on 6 June 2012.

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