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T143 KAM

1999 Sym Jet

Yellow Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

16,384 mi
Last recorded16,384 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2009
Typical for 1999 Sym Jet15,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT143 KAM
MakeSym
ModelJet
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2009 16,384 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 16,172 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 10,473 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 10,471 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Pass 29 Sep 2007 21,240 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 21,214 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 14,237 miles

Rear Rear position lamp slightly discoloured (1.1.2b)

Fail 16 Aug 2006 14,237 miles

Rear Rear position lamp slightly discoloured (1.1.2b)

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

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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T143 KAM is a 1999 Sym Jet in Yellow with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1999 Sym Jet models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 15,466 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 T143 KAM, 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 27 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 T143 KAM registered?

T143 KAM is a 1999 Sym Jet, first registered on 12 May 1999.

Is T143 KAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for T143 KAM shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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