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Y796 YJF

2001 Sym Jet

Black Petrol 101cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2017
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

22,076 mi
Last recorded22,076 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Sym Jet14,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY796 YJF
MakeSym
ModelJet
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine101cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2016 22,076 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2012 17,403 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 13,936 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 21 Apr 2011 13,936 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2010 9,980 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2009 5,692 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 2,108 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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Y796 YJF is a 2001 Sym Jet in Black with a 101cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y796 YJF, 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 Y796 YJF registered?

Y796 YJF is a 2001 Sym Jet, first registered on 2 August 2001.

Is Y796 YJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y796 YJF shows 7 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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