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YX51 HPV

2001 Sym Jet

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,420 mi
Last recorded38,420 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Sym Jet14,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX51 HPV
MakeSym
ModelJet
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2018 38,420 miles

Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear brake bracket lever worn

Rear tyre valve damaged

Fail 4 Sep 2018 38,420 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick pads coming off backer (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel corroded to the extent that control of the motorcycle is likely to be adversely affected (5.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened run out (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front tyre valve damaged

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear brake bracket lever worn

Rear tyre valve damaged

Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 36,784 miles

Central Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear brake lever mounting bracket worn

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2016 34,786 miles

Centre Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Fail 8 Aug 2016 34,786 miles

Centre Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Fail 21 Aug 2015 32,494 miles

Centre Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

rear l-plate loose

Pass 21 Aug 2015 32,494 miles

Centre Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

rear l-plate loose

Pass 19 Sep 2014 30,854 miles

Centre Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2013 28,871 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2012 27,233 miles

Centre Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

twist grip has free play

Pass 31 Mar 2011 26,138 miles

Centre Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Fail 30 Mar 2011 26,138 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Centre Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2010 25,076 miles

Centre Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 9 Mar 2010 25,074 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Centre Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 23,835 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 23,720 miles

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

Front Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Rear Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 22,581 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 2,253 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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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YX51 HPV is a 2001 Sym Jet in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YX51 HPV, 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 YX51 HPV registered?

YX51 HPV is a 2001 Sym Jet, first registered on 9 October 2001.

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