2018 SYM JET 14 125 E4 0.1L Petrol · LF68 XOC

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a shift toward mechanical wear and deferred attention. The most recent test in March 2025 at 42,174 miles identified slight free play in the steering headbearing and a minor binding rear brake caliper. While the scooter passed this test, the emergence of these issues after a clean result in the previous year suggests that components are beginning to reach the end of their service life or require adjustment. With a recorded mileage of 42,174 miles over eight years, the scooter averages a low approximately 5,272 miles per year. However, there is a significant gap in usage data between December 2021 and December 2022, where the vehicle covered over 14,000 miles in a single year. This rapid accumulation correlates directly with the December 2022 failure at 35,300 miles due to bald tyres and a faileder indicator, indicating that basic consumable checks were neglected during that period of heavy use. A buyer must inspect the steering assembly personally to assess if the free play noted in the headbearing has progressed, as this can affect handling stability if left untreated. The history shows a recurring pattern of brake issues, with front pads flagged in 2021 and 2022, and binding calipers noted in 2021 and 2025. A thorough check of the brake discs for uneven wear or glazing is necessary to ensure the binding has not caused heat damage. Given the vehicle's age and potentially long standing periods between tests, also inspect for perished rubber components and surface corrosion on the exposed frame.