MOT History from tests of petrol SYM JETs year 2001

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Pass percent:73.98%

(The average a petrol SYM JET year 2001 passes without issue)

Based on:1,660 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	40
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	39
Headlamp aim out of alignment	38
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	31
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	29
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	27
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	23
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	21
Registration plate issues	20
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	18
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	15
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	15
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	14
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	12
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	11
Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.5.1c\|	10
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	10
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	10
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.7.3a\|	9
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	8
Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. \|4.2.2\|	8
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	8
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	8
Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	7
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	7
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	7
Exhaust excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	7
Offside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	7
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	6
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	6
Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. \|3.3.A2a\|	6
Riders seat insecure \|6.2.1a\|	6
Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure \|1.5.3b\|	5
Headlamp insecure \|1.2.3b\|	5
Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.3.2\|	5
Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	5
Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	5
Front Brake disc\|s\| has excessive run out \|3.2.A1m\|	5
Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.C1b\|	5
Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.5.1c\|	5
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	4
Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	4
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	4
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	4
Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	4
Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort \|3.3.A1c\|	4
Nearside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	4
Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.5.1c\|	4
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Centre Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	4
Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	4
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	4
Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering \|2.1.2e\|	3
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	3
Nearside Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	3
Nearside Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Front Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	3
Offside Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.5.1c\|	3
Rear Brake lever insecure \|3.1.2a\|	3
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1c\|	3
Front Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.5.1c\|	3
Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering \|2.1.2e\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition \|7.1.2\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure \|1.5.3b\|	3
Centre Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	3
Nearside Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	3
Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort \|3.3.A1c\|	3
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	3
Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	3
Horn is not continous or uniform \|1.7.3c\|	3
Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly \|3.1.3d\|	3
Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.4.A.2c\|	3
Headlamp deteriorated and function impaired \|1.2.3a\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	2
Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.5.1c\|	2
Floor brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. \|3.3.C1a\|	2
Floor brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% \|3.3.C1b\|	2
Rear Exhaust excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Nearside Front Brake lever insecure \|3.1.2a\|	2
Nearside Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.5.1c\|	2
Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired \|1.5.3a\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.5.1b\|	2
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	2
Rear wheel insecure \|4.2.3b\|	2
Front Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired \|1.2.3a\|	2
Front Brake disc\|s\| excessively scored \|3.2.A1l\|	2
Rear Brake lever is damaged and the brake cannot be readily applied \|3.1.3c\|	2
Rear Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.3.2\|	2
Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	2
Front mudguard insecure \|2.3.7\|	2
Offside Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired \|1.5.3a\|	2
Nearside Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied \|3.1.3c\|	2
Front Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	2
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	2
Horn control defective \|1.7.2a\|	2
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	2
Offside Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	2
Nearside Brake lever mounting insecure \|3.1.2a\|	2
Centre Front Headlamp insecure \|1.2.3b\|	2
Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	2
Offside Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering \|2.1.2e\|	2
Stop lamp does not emit a steady light \|1.3.1b\|	2
Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low \|3.2.B1d\|	2
Indicator switch defective \|1.5.4\|	2
Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.4.A.1c\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.5.1b\|	2
Front Brake lever attachment screws loose \|3.1.2b\|	2
Rear Brake lever attachment screws loose \|3.1.2b\|	2
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	2
Front Brake caliper\|s\| securing bolt\|s\| loose \|3.2.A1j\|	2
Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	2
Nearside Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	2
Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.3b\|	2
Front Brake disc\|s\| cracked \|3.2.A1g\|	2
Brake lever insecure \|3.1.2a\|	2
Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Offside Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	2
Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to maladjustment \|3.2.A1i\|	2
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	2
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn \|1.1.14 \|a\| \|i\|\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Offside Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	2
Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose \|2.1.1a\|	2
Registration plate lamp issues	2
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	2
Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))	2

We get to these numbers by trawling through over 1 billion MOT test results since 2004 and crunched the numbers. We remove anything to do with Tyres, as they are model independent and group together common non-model specific issues. We are trying to get to a picture of what models have what issues.

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Most common failures	No# failures
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	40
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	39
Headlamp aim out of alignment	38
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	31
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	29
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	27
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	23
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	21
Registration plate issues	20
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	18
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	15
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	15
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	14
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	12
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	11
Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.5.1c\|	10
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	10
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	10
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.7.3a\|	9
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	8
Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. \|4.2.2\|	8
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	8
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	8
Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	7
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	7
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	7
Exhaust excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	7
Offside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	7
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	6
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	6
Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. \|3.3.A2a\|	6
Riders seat insecure \|6.2.1a\|	6
Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure \|1.5.3b\|	5
Headlamp insecure \|1.2.3b\|	5
Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.3.2\|	5
Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	5
Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	5
Front Brake disc\|s\| has excessive run out \|3.2.A1m\|	5
Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.C1b\|	5
Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.5.1c\|	5
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	4
Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	4
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	4
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	4
Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	4
Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort \|3.3.A1c\|	4
Nearside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	4
Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.5.1c\|	4
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Centre Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	4
Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	4
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	4
Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering \|2.1.2e\|	3
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	3
Nearside Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	3
Nearside Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Front Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	3
Offside Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.5.1c\|	3
Rear Brake lever insecure \|3.1.2a\|	3
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1c\|	3
Front Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.5.1c\|	3
Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering \|2.1.2e\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition \|7.1.2\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure \|1.5.3b\|	3
Centre Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	3
Nearside Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	3
Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort \|3.3.A1c\|	3
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	3
Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	3
Horn is not continous or uniform \|1.7.3c\|	3
Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly \|3.1.3d\|	3
Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.4.A.2c\|	3
Headlamp deteriorated and function impaired \|1.2.3a\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	2
Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.5.1c\|	2
Floor brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. \|3.3.C1a\|	2
Floor brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% \|3.3.C1b\|	2
Rear Exhaust excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Nearside Front Brake lever insecure \|3.1.2a\|	2
Nearside Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.5.1c\|	2
Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired \|1.5.3a\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.5.1b\|	2
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	2
Rear wheel insecure \|4.2.3b\|	2
Front Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired \|1.2.3a\|	2
Front Brake disc\|s\| excessively scored \|3.2.A1l\|	2
Rear Brake lever is damaged and the brake cannot be readily applied \|3.1.3c\|	2
Rear Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.3.2\|	2
Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	2
Front mudguard insecure \|2.3.7\|	2
Offside Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired \|1.5.3a\|	2
Nearside Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied \|3.1.3c\|	2
Front Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	2
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	2
Horn control defective \|1.7.2a\|	2
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	2
Offside Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	2
Nearside Brake lever mounting insecure \|3.1.2a\|	2
Centre Front Headlamp insecure \|1.2.3b\|	2
Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	2
Offside Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering \|2.1.2e\|	2
Stop lamp does not emit a steady light \|1.3.1b\|	2
Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low \|3.2.B1d\|	2
Indicator switch defective \|1.5.4\|	2
Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.4.A.1c\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.5.1b\|	2
Front Brake lever attachment screws loose \|3.1.2b\|	2
Rear Brake lever attachment screws loose \|3.1.2b\|	2
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	2
Front Brake caliper\|s\| securing bolt\|s\| loose \|3.2.A1j\|	2
Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	2
Nearside Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	2
Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.3b\|	2
Front Brake disc\|s\| cracked \|3.2.A1g\|	2
Brake lever insecure \|3.1.2a\|	2
Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Offside Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	2
Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to maladjustment \|3.2.A1i\|	2
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	2
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn \|1.1.14 \|a\| \|i\|\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Offside Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	2
Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose \|2.1.1a\|	2
Registration plate lamp issues	2
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	2
Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))	2

MOT History from tests of petrol SYM JETs year 2001

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