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YJ57 WZH

2008 Sym XS 125 K

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

37,910 mi
Last recorded37,910 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Sym XS 125 K11,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ57 WZH
MakeSym
ModelXS 125 K
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 37,910 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 37,681 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 37,298 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 36,689 miles

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2022 36,689 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 36,477 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 34,292 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 31,421 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 28,570 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 25,698 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 21,730 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 17,554 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 13,630 miles

Centre Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 9,740 miles

How Reliable is the Sym XS 125 K?

Based on 1,978 MOT tests across 435 vehicles.

71.8%
Pass Rate
1,448
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
435
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 57
Drive chain excessively loose 55
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 46
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 36
Footrest missing 35
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YJ57 WZH is a 2008 Sym XS 125 K in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2008 Sym XS 125 K models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 11,032 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Sym XS 125 K fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 57 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YJ57 WZH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Sym XS 125 K typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Sym XS 125 K is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YJ57 WZH registered?

YJ57 WZH is a 2008 Sym XS 125 K, first registered on 6 February 2008.

Is YJ57 WZH safe to buy?

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