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LR18 HXU

2018 Sym Jet

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2018 Sym Jet8,336 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR18 HXU
MakeSym
ModelJet
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 25 Jul 2025

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Not attached at engine (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front tyre flat

Rear tyre flat

Pass 1 Aug 2024 19,296 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2024

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2023
Pass 7 Jul 2022 15,625 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 13,514 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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LR18 HXU is a 2018 Sym Jet in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LR18 HXU, 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 LR18 HXU?

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What year was LR18 HXU registered?

LR18 HXU is a 2018 Sym Jet, first registered on 16 June 2018.

Is LR18 HXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR18 HXU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LR18 HXU have outstanding finance?

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