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W923 PAF

2000 Sym Jet

Yellow Petrol 101cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

28,936 mi
Last recorded28,936 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2009
Typical for 2000 Sym Jet13,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW923 PAF
MakeSym
ModelJet
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine101cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2009 28,936 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Rear Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake cable outer casing slightly damaged (3.2.A1b)

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

2 strokeoil leak all over rear suspension and wheel

Pass 15 Oct 2007 25,367 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 10 Oct 2007 25,367 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front suspension assembly component excessively misaligned (2.3.1)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

maim stand spring weak

Pass 30 Sep 2006 19,775 miles

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

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2006 19,775 miles

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

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

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

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

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

Rear Brake lever is bent but 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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W923 PAF is a 2000 Sym Jet in Yellow with a 101cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 W923 PAF, 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 W923 PAF registered?

W923 PAF is a 2000 Sym Jet, first registered on 1 July 2000.

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