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YJ09 LHW

2009 Sym Vs 125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2015
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

25,119 mi
Last recorded25,119 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2014
Typical for 2009 Sym Vs 12515,747 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ09 LHW
MakeSym
ModelVs 125
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2014 25,119 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 25,117 miles

Front Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2013 20,151 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 20,151 miles

Rear Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

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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YJ09 LHW is a 2009 Sym Vs 125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YJ09 LHW, 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 YJ09 LHW registered?

YJ09 LHW is a 2009 Sym Vs 125, first registered on 22 April 2009.

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