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AE05 ERK

2005 Sym Jet

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

37,634 mi
Last recorded37,634 miles
Recorded on12 May 2014
Typical for 2005 Sym Jet13,093 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 ERK
MakeSym
ModelJet
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2014 37,634 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 36,532 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 36,525 miles

Decelerometer brake test the less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.E1b)

Nearside Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 33,934 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2010 31,715 miles

Nearside Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 31,325 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 31,325 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 26,507 miles

N/S Mirror Head Loose

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 22,204 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 14,822 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Nearside Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Tyre has a lump caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

How Reliable is the Sym Jet?

Based on 29,546 MOT tests across 5,892 vehicles.

78.3%
Pass Rate
1,355
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
5,892
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 464
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 441
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 415
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 399
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 369
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AE05 ERK is a 2005 Sym Jet in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2005 Sym Jet models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 13,093 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Sym Jet fails its MOT is brake lever has inadequate reserve travel, accounting for 464 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE05 ERK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Sym Jet typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 21 years old, this Sym Jet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE05 ERK registered?

AE05 ERK is a 2005 Sym Jet, first registered on 11 April 2005.

Is AE05 ERK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE05 ERK shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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