2018 SYM JET 4 125 E4 0.1L Petrol · AP18 GKD

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a persistent trend of deferred mechanical repairs. While it passed its latest test in October 2024 at 9,647 miles, the tester flagged multiple recurring issues that have remained unresolved across several years. The presence of slight free play in the steering headbearing has appeared in every record since at least 2022, indicating a chronic fault that has not been replaced or properly adjusted despite repeated inspections. The mileage profile is notably low for an eight-year-old scooter, averaging approximately 1,200 miles per year. There is a significant gap of 3,175 miles between July 2021 and October 2022, followed by more consistent intervals of roughly 1,500 miles annually thereafter. This low annual usage often suggests the vehicle sits for long periods, which correlates with the discovery of age-related corrosion on the rear road spring and surface cracking on the rear tyre noted in the most recent 2024 test. A buyer must prioritise a physical inspection of the steering assembly, as the recurring free play in the headbearing suggests internal wear affecting handling stability. The 2024 record also noted a corroded rear road spring and a tyre reaching the legal depth limit, both of which indicate that components are degrading through age rather than mileage. Furthermore, while the binding brake issue from 2021 was resolved, the 2022 failure for thin front brake pads and the subsequent wear of the rear tyre necessitate a thorough check of the entire braking system to ensure no seized calipers or perished discs remain.