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Y218 GFJ

2001 Sym Mask

Purple Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

11,098 mi
Last recorded11,098 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Sym Mask12,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY218 GFJ
MakeSym
ModelMask
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2018 11,098 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 11,092 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 9,351 miles

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

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 6,639 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 4 Jun 2014 6,639 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 30 May 2013 6,639 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 6,639 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 29 Mar 2012 5,869 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 4,773 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 3,690 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 3,630 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 3,481 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 3,230 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 2,724 miles

How Reliable is the Sym Mask?

Based on 1,123 MOT tests across 193 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
1,157
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
193
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 26
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 23
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 21
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 21
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 19
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Y218 GFJ is a 2001 Sym Mask in Purple with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2001 Sym Mask models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 12,744 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Sym Mask fails its MOT is exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey, accounting for 26 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y218 GFJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Sym Mask typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Sym Mask is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y218 GFJ registered?

Y218 GFJ is a 2001 Sym Mask, first registered on 12 April 2001.

Is Y218 GFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y218 GFJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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