Sym Jet 100 Euro X (2004)
2004 Sym Jet 100 Euro X
CarHunch analysed 205 real MOT records for the 2004 Sym Jet 100 Euro X. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2004 SYM JET 100 is a poor performer on the MOT bench, with a first-time pass rate of just 27.1%—less than a third of the UK average of 80%—suggesting these scooters are either heavily worn or poorly maintained by their owners. The good news is that dangerous defects are rare at 2.9%, so catastrophic safety failures are uncommon.
These machines are typically ridden lightly (median mileage of 12,487 for a 20-year-old vehicle), yet still accumulate failures and advisories at a concerning rate: 0.28 failures and 0.5 advisories per vehicle on average. If you're considering one, budget for serious sorting-out work before relying on it, and factor in that nearly three-quarters will need remedial work before passing their next test.
What to check before buying a 2004 Sym Jet 100 Euro X
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (100%) | 204 | 26.8% | 0.28 |
| Other (0%) | 1 | 83.3% | 1 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2004 Sym Jet 100 Euro X vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2004 Sym Jet 100 Euro X vehicles fall between 9,002 and 17,082 miles.
MOT History Averages
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