SYM XS 125
Real ownership data from 726 UK XS 125 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common XS 125 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | major | 9.5% |
| Brakes | dangerous | 7.6% |
| Chain and sprockets | dangerous | 5.8% |
| Suspension | fail | 3.3% |
| Steering and head bearings | major | 2.9% |
| Controls and cables | major | 2% |
| Other | fail | 1.6% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 1.6% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is suspension.
XS 125 mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| Year | Examples | Median mileage | Miles/year | First-time pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 23 | 6,490 mi | 6,232 | 75% |
| 2015 | 24 | — | — | — |
| 2014 | 46 | 5,677 mi | 231 | 75% |
| 2013 | 97 | 8,548 mi | 997 | 60.73% |
| 2012 | 248 | 8,410 mi | 1,293 | 62.18% |
| 2011 | 229 | 8,411 mi | 1,919 | 65.32% |
| 2010 | 15 | 6,207 mi | 1,610 | 51.67% |
| 2009 | 17 | 13,498 mi | 1,359 | 70.18% |
| 2008 | 21 | 11,515 mi | 1,622 | 61% |
XS 125 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the SYM XS 125?
Across 726 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (9.5% of all recorded faults), brakes (7.6% of all recorded faults), chain and sprockets (5.8% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a SYM XS 125?
The median SYM XS 125 in the UK has covered 8,702 miles, and typically rides about 1,609 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 4,729 and 13,880 miles.
Is the SYM XS 125 reliable?
63.54% of SYM XS 125 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 1.8 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 726 SYM XS 125 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.