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Sym Jet 14 125 Ac E5 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Sym Jet 14 125 Ac E5 reliable? We analysed 944 real MOT tests across 558 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 944 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
77.9%
Typical Mileage
11,726mi
Annual Mileage
2,955mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Sym Jet 14 125 Ac E5 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Sym Jet 14 125 Ac E5.

Sym Jet 14 125 Ac E5 Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Sym Jet 14 125 Ac E5. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Sym Jet 14 125 Ac E5 MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Sym Jet 14 125 Ac E5 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

75.5%
2022
78.5%
2021

Sym Jet 14 125 Ac E5 Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Sym Jet 14 125 Ac E5 models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 47
Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick 21
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released 7

Sym Jet 14 125 Ac E5 Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Sym Jet 14 125 Ac E5 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
1,181 mi/yr
Typical
2,955 mi/yr
Average
4,112 mi/yr
Heavy usage
5,367 mi/yr

Sym Jet 14 125 Ac E5 MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Sym Jet 14 125 Ac E5 year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2022 363 75.5% 5,886 10,452 18,416
2021 502 78.5% 7,110 13,394 20,035

How Long Does a Sym Jet 14 125 Ac E5 Last?

Based on 558 Sym Jet 14 125 Ac E5 vehicles on UK roads.

Average
2.9 years
Median
3.0 years

Sym Jet 14 125 Ac E5 Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Sym Jet 14 125 Ac E5 MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
11,726 mi
75th Percentile
19,570 mi
95th Percentile
38,810 mi
Max Recorded
201,007 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Sym Jet 14 125 Ac E5

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2021

78.5% MOT pass rate from 502 tests

Year to avoid
2022

75.5% MOT pass rate from 363 tests

The best year to buy a used Sym Jet 14 125 Ac E5 is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 78.5% across 502 tests. The 2022 model year has the lowest pass rate at 75.5% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How Does the Sym Jet 14 125 Ac E5 Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Sym Jet 14 125 Ac E5 THIS CAR 77.9% 944 11,726 mi — yrs
Sym Jet 78.3% 29,546 12,938 mi 27 yrs
Sym DD50 78.4% 6,368 9,469 mi 24 yrs
Sym Jet 50 - Euro X 77.9% 5,537 12,781 mi 23 yrs
Yamaha Xj 6 S Abs Diversion 88.2% 1,097 13,216 mi 17 yrs

Compared to the Sym Jet (78.3% pass rate) and the Sym DD50 (78.4% pass rate), the Sym Jet 14 125 Ac E5 trails behind on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Sym Jet 14 125 Ac E5?

The Sym Jet 14 125 Ac E5 has an overall MOT pass rate of 77.9% across 944 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Sym Jet 14 125 Ac E5 with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.

A typical Sym Jet 14 125 Ac E5 owner drives around 2,955 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Sym Jet 14 125 Ac E5 — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Sym Jet 14 125 Ac E5 reliable?
Based on 944 MOT tests, the Sym Jet 14 125 Ac E5 has a 77.9% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Sym Jet 14 125 Ac E5?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Sym Jet 14 125 Ac E5 do per year?
The typical Sym Jet 14 125 Ac E5 does around 2,955 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Sym Jet 14 125 Ac E5 last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Sym Jet 14 125 Ac E5?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a Sym Jet 14 125 Ac E5?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Sym Jet 14 125 Ac E5 is 2021 with a 78.5% pass rate across 502 tests.