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HF18 ZBE

2018 Sym Jet

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

15,655 mi
Last recorded15,655 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2018 Sym Jet8,336 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF18 ZBE
MakeSym
ModelJet
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 15,655 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 12,909 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2023 12,908 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 9,984 miles

How Reliable is the Sym Jet?

Based on 29,546 MOT tests across 5,892 vehicles.

78.3%
Pass Rate
1,355
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
5,892
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 464
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 441
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 415
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 399
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 369
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HF18 ZBE is a 2018 Sym Jet in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2018 Sym Jet models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 8,336 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Sym Jet fails its MOT is brake lever has inadequate reserve travel, accounting for 464 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HF18 ZBE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Sym Jet typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 8 years old, this Sym Jet is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HF18 ZBE?

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What year was HF18 ZBE registered?

HF18 ZBE is a 2018 Sym Jet, first registered on 17 April 2018.

Is HF18 ZBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF18 ZBE shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HF18 ZBE have outstanding finance?

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