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SP11 BNY

2011 Sym Jet

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

5,472 mi
Last recorded5,472 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Sym Jet11,189 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP11 BNY
MakeSym
ModelJet
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 5,472 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Bodywork missing

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake return spring damaged but functional

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

Fail 17 Sep 2025 5,472 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake is binding not allowing full inspection of wheel bearing to be carried out

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

Front Shock absorbers have gaitors fitted not allowing a full inspection to be carried out

Handlebar body panel loose but not likely to become detached

LH lower body panel missing

Rear Direction indicator insecure Both rear indicators loose but not likely to become detached (taped up) (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

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

Fail 20 May 2025 5,472 miles

Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

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

Centre stand locking device missing

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

Front Gaitors fitted to front shocks not allowing full inspection of front suspension

Left hand lower bodywork missing

Pass 23 May 2024 2,413 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 21,468 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 11,270 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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SP11 BNY is a 2011 Sym Jet in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2011 Sym Jet models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 11,189 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 SP11 BNY, 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 15 years old, this Sym Jet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SP11 BNY registered?

SP11 BNY is a 2011 Sym Jet, first registered on 1 April 2011.

Is SP11 BNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP11 BNY shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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