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X609 BYC

2001 Sym Jet

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

27,778 mi
Last recorded27,778 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2023
Typical for 2001 Sym Jet14,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX609 BYC
MakeSym
ModelJet
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2023 27,778 miles

Nearside Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

center stand spring weak

speedo not working

Fail 17 Feb 2023 27,778 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

center stand spring weak

speedo not working

Pass 19 Nov 2021 27,778 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2021 27,778 miles

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Riders seat insecure catch broken (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 27,623 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 27,623 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2020 27,623 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2019 24,762 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 24,762 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Brake master cylinder slightly loose (1.1.10 (c))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 20,349 miles

Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied ball end missing (3.1.3c)

reg plate cracked but readable

Fail 2 Feb 2018 20,349 miles

Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied ball end missing (3.1.3c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour lens broken, so bulb changed for orange (1.5.1b)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering steering to right (2.5.1)

reg plate cracked but readable

Pass 11 Feb 2017 17,339 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 17,247 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 16,799 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 16,434 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 16,078 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 15,600 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 15,143 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 14,642 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 14,175 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 13,624 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 12,904 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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X609 BYC is a 2001 Sym Jet in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2001 Sym Jet models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 14,224 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 X609 BYC, 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 25 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 X609 BYC registered?

X609 BYC is a 2001 Sym Jet, first registered on 27 January 2001.

Is X609 BYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X609 BYC shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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