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S723 BTV

1998 Sym Jet

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

14,588 mi
Last recorded14,588 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Sym Jet14,029 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS723 BTV
MakeSym
ModelJet
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2011 14,588 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 14,556 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 13,405 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 12,677 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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S723 BTV is a 1998 Sym Jet in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Sym Jet models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 14,029 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 S723 BTV, 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 28 years old, this Sym Jet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S723 BTV?

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What year was S723 BTV registered?

S723 BTV is a 1998 Sym Jet, first registered on 1 November 1998.

Is S723 BTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S723 BTV shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S723 BTV have outstanding finance?

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