2017 SYM Crox 125 E4 0.1L Petrol · PL17 ECJ

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status, though the maintenance trend shows a recurring failure to address specific component wear. The most recent test in July 2025 at 19,728 miles passed, yet it repeated an advisory regarding a short front brake lever. This specific fault has appeared in three consecutive tests since 2023, indicating a persistent mechanical issue or a design-related limitation that the previous owner has neglected to rectify despite multiple MOT warnings. The mileage pattern is consistently low for a nine-year-old scooter, averaging approximately 2,200 miles per year. Between July 2021 and July 2025, the vehicle covered 3,892 miles, suggesting infrequent use or long periods of storage. While low mileage generally reduces the wear on the drivetrain and engine, it can increase the risk of rubber degradation, such as perished seals or tyres, and corrosion due to standing stationary, which is not fully captured by a standard MOT emissions test. A buyer must conduct a close physical inspection of the front braking system, as the recurring advisory for the short lever suggests either a hydraulic issue losing fluid level or internal wear within the master cylinder. The 2023 record also noted brake pads nearing the minimum limit, which confirms that consumables are replaced react rather than proactively. Additionally, the damage to the steering cowlings and cowling noted in 2022 and 2023 should be examined to ensure no hidden structural cracks or weakened mounting points resulted from those impacts.