SYM XS 125 K
Real ownership data from 668 UK XS 125 K motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common XS 125 K problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | major | 13% |
| Brakes | major | 9.4% |
| Chain and sprockets | major | 5.9% |
| Suspension | major | 4% |
| Other | fail | 3.3% |
| Steering and head bearings | fail | 3.3% |
| Controls and cables | major | 3% |
| Tyres | fail | 1.6% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is chain and sprockets.
XS 125 K 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 12 | 9,844 mi | 1,472 | 69.23% |
| 2011 | 92 | 7,762 mi | 1,712 | 67.43% |
| 2010 | 171 | 9,386 mi | 1,678 | 64.55% |
| 2009 | 135 | 9,226 mi | 2,234 | 62% |
| 2008 | 208 | 10,878 mi | 2,334 | 63.5% |
| 2007 | 47 | 9,468 mi | 2,077 | 64.38% |
XS 125 K questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the SYM XS 125 K?
Across 668 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (13% of all recorded faults), brakes (9.4% of all recorded faults), chain and sprockets (5.9% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a SYM XS 125 K?
The median SYM XS 125 K in the UK has covered 9,584 miles, and typically rides about 1,787 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 4,793 and 15,786 miles.
Is the SYM XS 125 K reliable?
64.18% of SYM XS 125 K MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 1.75 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 668 SYM XS 125 K motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.