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T168 EBD

1999 Sym Jet

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,167 mi
Last recorded45,167 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2012
Typical for 1999 Sym Jet15,466 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT168 EBD
MakeSym
ModelJet
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2012 45,167 miles

Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

front brake hard to operate

rear brake has long travel

rear drive is making a rubbing noise and needs investigation, could be dangerouse

Fail 18 Oct 2012 45,167 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

front brake hard to operate

rear brake has long travel

rear drive is making a rubbing noise and needs investigation, could be dangerouse

Pass 20 May 2010 44,707 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 42,103 miles

Head race bearings are slightly tight.

Pass 8 Jun 2006 37,363 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 37,363 miles

Rear Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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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T168 EBD is a 1999 Sym Jet in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T168 EBD, 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 T168 EBD registered?

T168 EBD is a 1999 Sym Jet, first registered on 26 July 1999.

Is T168 EBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for T168 EBD 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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