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PO12 NKW

2012 Sym XS 125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2019
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

5,910 mi
Last recorded5,910 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 2012 Sym XS 12510,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO12 NKW
MakeSym
ModelXS 125
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2018 5,910 miles

headlamp convertors fitted

handlebars slightly deformed

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced swinging arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

clutch lever pivot bolt locknut missing

unable to check front brake fluid level

Fail 9 Jul 2018 5,910 miles

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

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced swinging arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

clutch lever pivot bolt locknut missing

handlebars slightly deformed

headlamp convertors fitted

rear tyre pressure low

unable to check front brake fluid level

Pass 22 Mar 2017 5,291 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 5,291 miles

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

Rear Brake pedal is inoperative (3.1.3c)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 2,866 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 2,288 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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PO12 NKW is a 2012 Sym XS 125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 PO12 NKW, 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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PO12 NKW is a 2012 Sym XS 125, first registered on 3 May 2012.

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