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V348 JBM

1999 Sym Jet

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

12,794 mi
Last recorded12,794 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2016
Typical for 1999 Sym Jet15,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV348 JBM
MakeSym
ModelJet
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2016 12,794 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 17,643 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 17,632 miles

Front Lower Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Seat insecure (6.2.1a)

battery flat

front brake lever damaged

front mud gaurd missing

nail in rear tyre

oil warning lamp on

smoke from exhaust

speedo cable insecure

Pass 27 Oct 2009 17,632 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2009 17,632 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2008 17,632 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 16,149 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 12,563 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 12,563 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Pass 25 Jun 2005 8,992 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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V348 JBM is a 1999 Sym Jet in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V348 JBM, 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 V348 JBM registered?

V348 JBM is a 1999 Sym Jet, first registered on 1 January 1999.

Is V348 JBM safe to buy?

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