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S891 CMR

1998 Sym Jet

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

20,698 mi
Last recorded20,698 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Sym Jet14,029 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS891 CMR
MakeSym
ModelJet
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Jun 2009 20,698 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

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

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

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 18,092 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 18,092 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 15,894 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 15,894 miles

Front Wheel damaged significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

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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S891 CMR is a 1998 Sym Jet in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 S891 CMR, 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

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What year was S891 CMR registered?

S891 CMR is a 1998 Sym Jet, first registered on 10 December 1998.

Is S891 CMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S891 CMR shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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