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OU12 EPA

2012 Sym Jet

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2023
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

16,054 mi
Last recorded16,054 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2022
Typical for 2012 Sym Jet10,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU12 EPA
MakeSym
ModelJet
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2022 16,054 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 13,267 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 7,647 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 7,642 miles

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

Brake lever is so short that the brake cannot be readily applied front - snapped too short. sharp edges (1.1.2 (d))

Brake performance not tested cannot test rear brake due to interference from centre stand (1.2.1 (g))

Direction indicator not working front (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake lever not releasing correctly rear (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute rear (4.4.4 (a))

Centre stand insecure and low. Interferes with brake test. Improperly attached to kick-start pedal.

Pass 6 Nov 2018 4,555 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2017 4,385 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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OU12 EPA is a 2012 Sym Jet in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2012 Sym Jet models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 10,514 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 OU12 EPA, 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 14 years old, this Sym Jet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was OU12 EPA registered?

OU12 EPA is a 2012 Sym Jet, first registered on 16 March 2012.

Is OU12 EPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU12 EPA shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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