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W475 ORL

2000 Sym Jet

Black Petrol 101cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

25,055 mi
Last recorded25,055 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2011
Typical for 2000 Sym Jet13,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW475 ORL
MakeSym
ModelJet
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine101cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2011 25,055 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 21 May 2010 23,514 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 20 May 2010 23,514 miles

Front Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a) DANGEROUS

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 30 Apr 2010 23,496 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

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

Handel bars bent

Main bearing noisy

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 20,288 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 28 Mar 2009 20,159 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Apr 2008 15,130 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 15,130 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 13,919 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 30,964 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 30,934 miles

Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.2)

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Offside Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Fail 16 Mar 2006 30,876 miles

Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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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W475 ORL is a 2000 Sym Jet in Black with a 101cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2000 Sym Jet models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 13,870 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 W475 ORL, 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 26 years old, this Sym Jet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W475 ORL registered?

W475 ORL is a 2000 Sym Jet, first registered on 25 April 2000.

Is W475 ORL safe to buy?

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