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V712 JCV

1999 Sym Jet

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

37,517 mi
Last recorded37,517 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2010
Typical for 1999 Sym Jet15,466 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV712 JCV
MakeSym
ModelJet
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2010 37,517 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 5 Nov 2010 37,512 miles

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

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 33,867 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 33,793 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

brake lever front brocken on the end but still useable

mirror loose

Pass 1 Jul 2008 25,019 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 22,542 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 22,527 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Fail 3 May 2007 22,507 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2005 22,222 miles

Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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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V712 JCV is a 1999 Sym Jet in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 V712 JCV, 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 V712 JCV registered?

V712 JCV is a 1999 Sym Jet, first registered on 5 October 1999.

Is V712 JCV safe to buy?

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