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Y968 XEO

2001 Sym Jet

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

12,905 mi
Last recorded12,905 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2011
Typical for 2001 Sym Jet14,224 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY968 XEO
MakeSym
ModelJet
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2011 12,905 miles

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

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 11,252 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 9,341 miles

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

front tyre sidewall cracking

rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 19 Jun 2008 8,721 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 19 Jun 2008 8,721 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 7,601 miles

Nearside Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Nearside Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 6,095 miles

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

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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Y968 XEO is a 2001 Sym Jet in Red with a 49cc 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 Y968 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y968 XEO registered?

Y968 XEO is a 2001 Sym Jet, first registered on 4 July 2001.

Is Y968 XEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y968 XEO 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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