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T956 TUM

1999 Sym Jet

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

26,622 mi
Last recorded26,622 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2011
Typical for 1999 Sym Jet15,466 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT956 TUM
MakeSym
ModelJet
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Apr 2011 26,622 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 24 Mar 2010 18,798 miles

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 23 Mar 2010 18,794 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 28 Mar 2009 14,215 miles

rear tyre underinflated

Fail 28 Mar 2009 14,215 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

rear tyre underinflated

Pass 20 Jan 2006 13,709 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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T956 TUM is a 1999 Sym Jet in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1999 Sym Jet models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 15,466 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 T956 TUM, 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 27 years old, this Sym Jet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T956 TUM registered?

T956 TUM is a 1999 Sym Jet, first registered on 10 July 1999.

Is T956 TUM safe to buy?

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