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RX09 FCL

2009 Sym Vs 125

Silver Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

26,940 mi
Last recorded26,940 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Sym Vs 12515,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX09 FCL
MakeSym
ModelVs 125
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 26,940 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2025 26,862 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2023 23,539 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Wheel damaged but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front fairing insecure

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2023 18,023 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front fairing insecure

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 18,659 miles

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 18,659 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Steering operation impeded by a fairing (2.1.4 (e))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 17,570 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2019 17,335 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 17,313 miles

Motorcycle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Steering affected (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake lever worn, but not excessively End bent (1.1.15 (b))

Pass 9 Feb 2017 15,747 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 15,512 miles

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Pass 26 Jan 2016 6,496 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 54 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
Full Sym Vs 125 reliability report

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RX09 FCL is a 2009 Sym Vs 125 in Silver with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 RX09 FCL, 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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What year was RX09 FCL registered?

RX09 FCL is a 2009 Sym Vs 125, first registered on 19 March 2009.

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