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Y856 BJT

2001 Sym Jet

Black Petrol 101cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

55,385 mi
Last recorded55,385 miles
Recorded on6 May 2010
Typical for 2001 Sym Jet14,224 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY856 BJT
MakeSym
ModelJet
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine101cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2010 55,385 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 55,385 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a) DANGEROUS

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

Nail in rear tyre

one rear light not working

Pass 7 May 2009 48,737 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 5 May 2009 48,737 miles

Front Brake lever attachment screws loose (3.1.2b)

Rear Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

front panel cracked,this mounts the headlamps, if crack gets worse headlamps may become insecure

Pass 7 May 2008 43,290 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 7 May 2008 43,290 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 21 Apr 2007 42,477 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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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Y856 BJT 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 57.1%.

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 Y856 BJT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y856 BJT registered?

Y856 BJT is a 2001 Sym Jet, first registered on 1 June 2001.

Is Y856 BJT safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y856 BJT shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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