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Y749 UFA

2001 Sym Jet

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

14,476 mi
Last recorded14,476 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 Sym Jet14,224 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY749 UFA
MakeSym
ModelJet
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Mar 2021 14,476 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play wheel may be loose. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 14,476 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 6 Aug 2013 14,476 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 12,999 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 1 Apr 2011 7,832 miles

Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to maladjustment (3.2.A1i)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 7,832 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 3,340 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 3,340 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 3,289 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 2,922 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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Y749 UFA is a 2001 Sym Jet in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y749 UFA, 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 Y749 UFA registered?

Y749 UFA is a 2001 Sym Jet, first registered on 18 July 2001.

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