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Y943 ARL

2001 Sym Jet

Silver Petrol 101cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

18,426 mi
Last recorded18,426 miles
Recorded on3 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Sym Jet14,224 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY943 ARL
MakeSym
ModelJet
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine101cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2014 18,426 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 14,366 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 14,282 miles

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

Front Motorcycle structure slightly insecure (6.1.1c)

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 13,736 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 11,111 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 10,968 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 10,968 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 10,129 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 10,129 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 9,025 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 9,025 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Fail 6 Sep 2006 7,223 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 7,223 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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Y943 ARL is a 2001 Sym Jet in Silver with a 101cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 Y943 ARL, 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 Y943 ARL registered?

Y943 ARL is a 2001 Sym Jet, first registered on 16 July 2001.

Is Y943 ARL safe to buy?

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