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X238 SKE

2000 Sym Jet

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

17,528 mi
Last recorded17,528 miles
Recorded on16 May 2024
Typical for 2000 Sym Jet13,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX238 SKE
MakeSym
ModelJet
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2024 17,528 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 17,137 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2023 17,137 miles

Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2022 16,951 miles

exhaust blowing oil over rear tyre and wheel

Fail 17 May 2022 16,949 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Brake lever so insecure that the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust blowing oil over rear tyre and wheel

Pass 10 May 2021 15,845 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 15,626 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 15,443 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 15,219 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2017 15,948 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2017 15,948 miles

Brake lever insecure front brake (3.1.2a)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 155,676 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn left hand lever shortened still ok (3.1.3a)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 15,053 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 15,053 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 14,472 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 14,303 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 14,303 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 28,199 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

one rear position lamp not illuminating

Pass 14 Mar 2009 21,085 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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X238 SKE is a 2000 Sym Jet in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 X238 SKE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of X238 SKE?

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What year was X238 SKE registered?

X238 SKE is a 2000 Sym Jet, first registered on 6 November 2000.

Is X238 SKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for X238 SKE shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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