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Sym Jet 14 125 E4 Lc Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Sym Jet 14 125 E4 Lc reliable? We analysed 463 real MOT tests across 162 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 463 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
81.9%
Typical Mileage
9,801mi
Annual Mileage
1,772mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Sym Jet 14 125 E4 Lc 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 E4 Lc.

Sym Jet 14 125 E4 Lc Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Sym Jet 14 125 E4 Lc. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Sym Jet 14 125 E4 Lc MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Sym Jet 14 125 E4 Lc to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

81.3%
2020
80.4%
2019
88.1%
2018

Sym Jet 14 125 E4 Lc Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Sym Jet 14 125 E4 Lc models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 21
Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick 15

Sym Jet 14 125 E4 Lc Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Sym Jet 14 125 E4 Lc owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
785 mi/yr
Typical
1,772 mi/yr
Average
3,079 mi/yr
Heavy usage
3,836 mi/yr

Sym Jet 14 125 E4 Lc MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Sym Jet 14 125 E4 Lc year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2020 192 81.3% 4,706 8,207 14,436
2019 138 80.4% 5,828 10,086 17,958
2018 67 88.1% 5,384 11,927 16,714

How Long Does a Sym Jet 14 125 E4 Lc Last?

Based on 162 Sym Jet 14 125 E4 Lc vehicles on UK roads.

Average
4.2 years
Median
4.0 years

Sym Jet 14 125 E4 Lc Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Sym Jet 14 125 E4 Lc MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
9,801 mi
75th Percentile
16,182 mi
95th Percentile
31,395 mi
Max Recorded
58,852 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Sym Jet 14 125 E4 Lc

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

Best year
2018

88.1% MOT pass rate from 67 tests

Year to avoid
2019

80.4% MOT pass rate from 138 tests

The best year to buy a used Sym Jet 14 125 E4 Lc is 2018, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 88.1% across 67 tests. The 2019 model year has the lowest pass rate at 80.4% — 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 E4 Lc 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 E4 Lc THIS CAR 81.9% 463 9,801 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
Hyundai Accent Gs 64.4% 804 84,046 mi 31 yrs

Compared to the Sym Jet (78.3% pass rate) and the Sym DD50 (78.4% pass rate), the Sym Jet 14 125 E4 Lc outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Sym Jet 14 125 E4 Lc?

The Sym Jet 14 125 E4 Lc has an overall MOT pass rate of 81.9% across 463 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 E4 Lc 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 E4 Lc owner drives around 1,772 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 E4 Lc — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Sym Jet 14 125 E4 Lc reliable?
Based on 463 MOT tests, the Sym Jet 14 125 E4 Lc has a 81.9% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Sym Jet 14 125 E4 Lc?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Sym Jet 14 125 E4 Lc do per year?
The typical Sym Jet 14 125 E4 Lc does around 1,772 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Sym Jet 14 125 E4 Lc last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Sym Jet 14 125 E4 Lc?
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 E4 Lc?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Sym Jet 14 125 E4 Lc is 2018 with a 88.1% pass rate across 67 tests.