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YJ08 FZN

2008 Sym Jet

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

26,946 mi
Last recorded26,946 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Sym Jet12,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ08 FZN
MakeSym
ModelJet
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2024 26,946 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 26,946 miles

Front Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating (1.1.10 (b) (i))

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2023 25,251 miles

front forks pitied

Pass 2 Mar 2021 39,075 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 36,977 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2020 36,911 miles

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

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel rear brake come back to bar and at full adjustment (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 34,786 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 32,506 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 30,232 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 27,137 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 25,184 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 21,777 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 18,128 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 14,642 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 10,546 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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YJ08 FZN is a 2008 Sym Jet in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2008 Sym Jet models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 12,232 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 YJ08 FZN, 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 18 years old, this Sym Jet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YJ08 FZN registered?

YJ08 FZN is a 2008 Sym Jet, first registered on 12 March 2008.

Is YJ08 FZN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ08 FZN shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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