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NL17 TFV

2017 Sym Jet

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

34,234 mi
Last recorded34,234 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Sym Jet11,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL17 TFV
MakeSym
ModelJet
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 34,234 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 3,220 miles

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

Front front forks rh misting of oil on stanchion

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 29,461 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 22,975 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 18,907 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 18,907 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2020

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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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NL17 TFV is a 2017 Sym Jet in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2017 Sym Jet models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 11,521 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 NL17 TFV, 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 9 years old, this Sym Jet is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was NL17 TFV registered?

NL17 TFV is a 2017 Sym Jet, first registered on 26 April 2017.

Is NL17 TFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL17 TFV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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