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WK16 JYT

2016 Sym Jet

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

31,468 mi
Last recorded31,468 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Sym Jet12,592 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK16 JYT
MakeSym
ModelJet
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2026 31,468 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Frame corroding in areas.

Front bodywork slightly loose.

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2025 30,617 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2025 30,593 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 29,244 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 27,684 miles

Nearside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 27,262 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 22,631 miles

Cracking in sidewalls of front tyre.

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 17,519 miles

Front tyre cracked round wheel rim bead

o/s/f brake pad approx 3mm

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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WK16 JYT is a 2016 Sym Jet in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2016 Sym Jet models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 12,592 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 WK16 JYT, 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 10 years old, this Sym Jet is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WK16 JYT registered?

WK16 JYT is a 2016 Sym Jet, first registered on 20 June 2016.

Is WK16 JYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for WK16 JYT shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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