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Y164 FEL

2001 Sym Jet

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

32,979 mi
Last recorded32,979 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Sym Jet14,224 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY164 FEL
MakeSym
ModelJet
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2018 32,979 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 32,969 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak

Oil leak

Rear Brake lever has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2017 31,439 miles

Nearside Front Upper lens repaired.

Pass 26 Apr 2014 31,262 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 30,926 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 26 Apr 2012 29,722 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 29,722 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2011 27,394 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 6 May 2011 27,394 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 26,125 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Left hand rear light out.

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Oil leak

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 10 Mar 2010 26,125 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Motorcycle structure excessively damaged (6.1.1a)

Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Left hand rear light out.

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Oil leak

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 24,332 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 17,921 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 15,981 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2005 14,671 miles

Fork gaitors begining to split.

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2005 14,671 miles

Fork gaitors begining to split.

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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Y164 FEL is a 2001 Sym Jet in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 Y164 FEL, 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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Y164 FEL is a 2001 Sym Jet, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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