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NK03 YAV

2003 Sym Jet

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

17,048 mi
Last recorded17,048 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Sym Jet13,181 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK03 YAV
MakeSym
ModelJet
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 17,048 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 17,048 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 17,008 miles

Central Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Central Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied Front brake lever (3.1.3c)

Rear Petrol flap lock missing

Rear Seat lock missing

Fail 31 May 2017 16,995 miles

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 16,739 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 16,724 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Fail 20 Oct 2014 16,618 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Offside Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 16,618 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 14,128 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 14,086 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 14,086 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Offside Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Offside Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 11,615 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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NK03 YAV is a 2003 Sym Jet in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2003 Sym Jet models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 13,181 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 NK03 YAV, 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 23 years old, this Sym Jet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NK03 YAV registered?

NK03 YAV is a 2003 Sym Jet, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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