Sym Jet (2007)
2007 Sym Jet
CarHunch analysed 375 real MOT records for the 2007 Sym Jet. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2007 SYM JET passes its MOT slightly above the UK average at 80.8%, which is a respectable result for a 17-year-old scooter. Dangerous defects have affected 14.1% of the fleet, which is moderate for this age and shouldn't alarm you, but it's worth a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
These machines are running at sensible mileage for their age (median 12,817 miles), suggesting many have been weekend or fair-weather riders. The average 1.23 failures and 3.4 advisories per test indicate fairly straightforward wear and tear rather than systemic design problems—focus your inspection on brakes, lights, and exhaust mounting when viewing one.
What to check before buying a 2007 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 2007 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 2007 Sym Jet vehicles fall between 7,345 and 17,617 miles.
2007 Sym Jet — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 11 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (7% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2007 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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16.2%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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14.8%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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13.2%
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied
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12.4%
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel
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12.1%
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey
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11.5%
Exhaust slightly deteriorated
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10.2%
Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied
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9.5%
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2007. Counts include advisories and failures.
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