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T561 WPA

1999 Sym Jet

Black Petrol 101cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2017
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

44,982 mi
Last recorded44,982 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2018
Typical for 1999 Sym Jet15,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT561 WPA
MakeSym
ModelJet
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine101cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2018 44,982 miles

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

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Bodywork panel loose in places.

Frame/structure corroded.

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front and rear tyre valves perished.

Main beam output dim.

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 41,818 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 41,801 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 35,359 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2014 23,427 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Fail 1 Aug 2014 23,427 miles

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 18 Oct 2012 9,671 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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T561 WPA is a 1999 Sym Jet in Black with a 101cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 T561 WPA, 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.

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What year was T561 WPA registered?

T561 WPA is a 1999 Sym Jet, first registered on 9 August 1999.

Is T561 WPA safe to buy?

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