Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2010 Skyjet Sj 125 23?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2010 Skyjet Sj 125 23?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2010 Skyjet Sj 125 23?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2010 Skyjet Sj 125 23 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 197 vehicles, the 2010 Skyjet Sj 125 23 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 69.5%, indicating average reliability for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2010 Skyjet Sj 125 23?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Skyjet Sj 125 23 (2010)

197 real MOT outcomes analysed • 69.5% first-time pass rate

2010 Skyjet Sj 125 23

CarHunch analysed 197 real MOT records for the 2010 Skyjet Sj 125 23. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This 2010 SKYJET SJ 125-23 has a first-time MOT pass rate of just 32.5%, nearly half the UK average of 80%, which is a significant reliability warning for any potential buyer. The dangerous defect rate of 8.1% is mercifully low, but the vehicles that do fail are failing badly—an average of 0.53 failures per test suggests most pass cleanly while a troublesome minority don't.

With a median mileage of only 6,480 km for a 14-year-old machine, these are lightly used vehicles, yet they're still accumulating an average of 1.7 advisories per MOT, indicating age-related wear rather than abuse. Before buying, insist on a full history check and have any candidate inspected by someone who knows scooters or lightweight bikes well, because the pass rate tells you this model needs more scrutiny than most.

We have limited data for the 2010 Skyjet Sj 125 23 — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ About 1 in 12 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

69.5%

UK average ~80%

Below average

Dangerous (ever)

8.1%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.53

Over 2 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

Middle half: 4k–10k

For context

These stats describe 197 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 197 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 8.1% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Mileage Distribution

Most 2010 Skyjet Sj 125 23 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

6,480

typical

3,903

low mileage

10,115

high mileage

Half of all 2010 Skyjet Sj 125 23 vehicles fall between 3,903 and 10,115 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 3,903 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 3,903–10,115 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2010 Skyjet Sj 125 23s sit.

⚠ Over 13,655 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2010 Skyjet Sj 125 23 — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 27% of 2010 Skyjet Sj 125 23s are still active.

Numbers are declining — 12 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2017 (27% of peak).

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2017.

MOT History Averages

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.53

Avg failures per vehicle

1.7

Avg advisories per vehicle

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