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V42 FCR

1999 Sym Jet

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

36,698 mi
Last recorded36,698 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2012
Typical for 1999 Sym Jet15,466 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV42 FCR
MakeSym
ModelJet
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2012 36,698 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 36,090 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 34,629 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 34,628 miles

Front position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 29,667 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 27,819 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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V42 FCR is a 1999 Sym Jet in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 V42 FCR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V42 FCR registered?

V42 FCR is a 1999 Sym Jet, first registered on 16 December 1999.

Is V42 FCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V42 FCR shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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