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VX61 EVY

2011 Sym Jet

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

30,583 mi
Last recorded30,583 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 Sym Jet11,189 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX61 EVY
MakeSym
ModelJet
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 30,583 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 30,580 miles

Rear Brake cable worn, but not excessively Outer cable worn thru on chassis (1.1.15 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 30,580 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 30,374 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 28,447 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 26,163 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 26,163 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 24,171 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 22,375 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 22,375 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated exhaust excessively deteriorated and exceeding noise levels (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 20,247 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 20,247 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Nearside Front Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2015 16,805 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 12,664 miles

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

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

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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VX61 EVY is a 2011 Sym Jet in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VX61 EVY, 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 VX61 EVY registered?

VX61 EVY is a 2011 Sym Jet, first registered on 16 September 2011.

Is VX61 EVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX61 EVY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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