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NL02 XLP

2002 Sym Jet

Black Petrol 101cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2014
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

31,123 mi
Last recorded31,123 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2013
Typical for 2002 Sym Jet14,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL02 XLP
MakeSym
ModelJet
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine101cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2013 31,123 miles

advise headlight damaged

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

advise front tyre perished

Fail 2 Jul 2013 31,111 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

front tyre is perished

Fail 27 Jun 2012 29,892 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Front position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 29,892 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 28 Mar 2012 29,876 miles

Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Front Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

advise, exhaust system badly corroded.

advise. loose n/s mirror.

Pass 13 Jan 2011 28,165 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 25,575 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Fail 1 Dec 2009 25,575 miles

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

Rear Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 10 May 2007 19,871 miles

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

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 9 May 2007 19,871 miles

Rear Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

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

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

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 3 Feb 2007 17,467 miles

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

Rear Brake lever is damaged and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.3)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 10,633 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 10,633 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Rear Tyre has a lump caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

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

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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NL02 XLP is a 2002 Sym Jet in Black with a 101cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

Across all 2002 Sym Jet models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 14,132 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 NL02 XLP, 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 24 years old, this Sym Jet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NL02 XLP registered?

NL02 XLP is a 2002 Sym Jet, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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