Sym Jet (2002)
2002 Sym Jet
CarHunch analysed 496 real MOT records for the 2002 Sym Jet. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2002 SYM JET passes its MOT first time only 52% of the time, well below the UK average of 80%, which is a red flag for reliability. Dangerous defects show up in just 8.5% of vehicles, so while the pass rate is poor, outright safety failures are not endemic.
These scooters rack up a modest 13,412 miles median age-adjusted mileage, yet still average 0.84 failures and 1.8 advisories per test—suggesting mechanical wear accumulates quickly on this model. If you're considering one, budget for regular maintenance and have a trusted mechanic inspect the ignition, cooling, and fuel systems before purchase.
What to check before buying a 2002 Sym Jet
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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Mileage Distribution
Most 2002 Sym Jet 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 2002 Sym Jet vehicles fall between 8,751 and 19,169 miles.
2002 Sym Jet — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 12 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2021 (21% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2021.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2002 Sym Jet
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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15.9%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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14.7%
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam
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13.5%
Exhaust slightly deteriorated
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12.4%
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey
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11.9%
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey
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11.3%
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel
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10.1%
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%.
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9.6%
Steering headbearing has slight free play
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2002. Counts include advisories and failures.
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