Sym Jet (2009)
2009 Sym Jet
CarHunch analysed 147 real MOT records for the 2009 Sym Jet. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2009 SYM JET is about as reliable as the UK average, with a 79.7% first-time pass rate that sits just shy of the 80% benchmark, though one in five of these machines have been flagged for dangerous defects—something to factor into your buyer checklist. These bikes are running light for their age at a median of 11,903 miles, which suggests many have been garage queens or used sparingly, a positive sign for longevity.
The real story is in the advisory count: at 4.5 per vehicle, owners are dealing with fairly regular small maintenance gripes (worn controls, minor corrosion, consumables) even if serious failures average just 1.25 per test. Before buying, request a full MOT history and scrutinise any dangerous defect flags—they're not uncommon on this model, and you'll want to know exactly what broke and whether it's been properly fixed.
What to check before buying a 2009 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.
- ⚠️ 20.4% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 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 2009 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 2009 Sym Jet vehicles fall between 6,699 and 17,858 miles.
2009 Sym Jet — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 10 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (11% 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 — 2009 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 2009. Counts include advisories and failures.
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