MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
23,610 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Front Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)
Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)
Rear Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)
How Reliable is the Sym Jet?
Based on 29,546 MOT tests across 5,892 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y149 XEC is a 2001 Sym Jet in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 Y149 XEC, 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.
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What year was Y149 XEC registered?
Y149 XEC is a 2001 Sym Jet, first registered on 11 April 2001.
Is Y149 XEC safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y149 XEC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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