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Y963 XEO

2001 Sym Jet

Black Petrol 101cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

27,208 mi
Last recorded27,208 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Sym Jet14,224 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY963 XEO
MakeSym
ModelJet
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine101cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2015 27,208 miles

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 11 Apr 2015 27,202 miles

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

Rear Brake lever pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a)

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 22,449 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

front tyre cracking

Fail 6 Jun 2013 22,440 miles

Front Brake hose which buldges (3.2.B4)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

front tyre cracking

Pass 2 Jun 2012 20,017 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 13,987 miles

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

front tyre cracking

Pass 3 Jun 2009 12,522 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 11,050 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 11,050 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 29 May 2007 9,487 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 8,097 miles

front tyre starting to crack/split but not showing ply/cord

rear tyre starting to crack/split but not showing ply/cord

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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Y963 XEO is a 2001 Sym Jet in Black with a 101cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 Y963 XEO, 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 Y963 XEO registered?

Y963 XEO is a 2001 Sym Jet, first registered on 25 June 2001.

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