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AE55 HHA

2005 Sym Jet

Purple Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2025
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Sym Jet13,093 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 HHA
MakeSym
ModelJet
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2024

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front fork stantions pitted

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement sway arm bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear tyre deflated

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2024

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front fork stantions pitted

Front rider seat securing device modified (strap)

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement sway arm bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear tyre deflated

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2012 11,846 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 19 Jun 2012 11,713 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 11,919 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 11,611 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 11,549 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

Horn not working (1.7.3a) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake cable excessively corroded (3.2.A1b) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 3 Jul 2009 11,474 miles

Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

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 headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 4,046 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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AE55 HHA is a 2005 Sym Jet in Purple with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 AE55 HHA, 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 AE55 HHA registered?

AE55 HHA is a 2005 Sym Jet, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is AE55 HHA safe to buy?

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