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Y951 OPV

2001 Sym Jet

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

30,633 mi
Last recorded30,633 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Sym Jet14,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY951 OPV
MakeSym
ModelJet
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2018 30,633 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Jun 2018 30,633 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 May 2017 26,202 miles

1.slight damage to front brake lever

rear brake only just met minimum requirements

Pass 7 May 2016 23,139 miles

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

Rear Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% only one bulb working 50% (1.1.1d)

Fail 8 May 2015 23,137 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 3 May 2014 22,489 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 22,489 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 19,127 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 18,813 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 18,813 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 17,912 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 16,870 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 15,890 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2006 15,831 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

rear brake lever travel excessive through maladjustment

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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Y951 OPV is a 2001 Sym Jet in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 Y951 OPV, 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 Y951 OPV registered?

Y951 OPV is a 2001 Sym Jet, first registered on 25 June 2001.

Is Y951 OPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y951 OPV shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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