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AE05 ESO

2005 Sym Jet

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

32,850 mi
Last recorded32,850 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2013
Typical for 2005 Sym Jet13,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 ESO
MakeSym
ModelJet
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2013 32,850 miles

Nail in front tyre

Offside Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

centre stand held up with bungee strap

offside rear indicator has orange tape over bulb

rear brake lever perch loose but still secure

rear brake on full adjustment

riders seat does not lock down but not insecure

Fail 13 Jul 2013 32,850 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Nail in front tyre

Offside Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

centre stand held up with bungee strap

offside rear indicator has orange tape over bulb

rear brake lever perch loose but still secure

rear brake on full adjustment

riders seat does not lock down but not insecure

Pass 13 Sep 2011 29,888 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 27,748 miles

o/s side light missing

Fail 28 Jan 2010 27,742 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

handle bar panels loose but cannot effect anything

o/s side light missing

Pass 29 Jan 2009 26,284 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 26,284 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 17,569 miles

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 ESO is a 2005 Sym Jet in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ESO, 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.

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What year was AE05 ESO registered?

AE05 ESO is a 2005 Sym Jet, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is AE05 ESO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE05 ESO shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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