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W696 MHN

2000 Sym Jet

Black Petrol 101cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

36,662 mi
Last recorded36,662 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2011
Typical for 2000 Sym Jet13,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW696 MHN
MakeSym
ModelJet
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine101cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Jun 2011 36,662 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Apr 2010 33,213 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Fail 30 Mar 2010 33,213 miles

Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Pass 3 May 2007 30,319 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 30,259 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 27,550 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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W696 MHN is a 2000 Sym Jet in Black with a 101cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 W696 MHN, 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 W696 MHN registered?

W696 MHN is a 2000 Sym Jet, first registered on 21 March 2000.

Is W696 MHN safe to buy?

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