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AU04 FSA

2004 Sym Jet

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

12,306 mi
Last recorded12,306 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2013
Typical for 2004 Sym Jet13,522 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 FSA
MakeSym
ModelJet
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2013 12,306 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

rear brake reserve travel is low

Pass 6 Aug 2012 11,606 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 10,524 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

front tyre n/s + o/s sidewalls have superfisual cracking .

front tyre pressure low .

Fail 18 Mar 2011 10,524 miles

Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

front tyre n/s + o/s sidewalls have superfisual cracking .

Pass 10 Dec 2009 9,289 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Offside Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

front tyre presure looks low

rear brake works and locks out but has little reserve travel

signs of corrosion on chasis but full inspection could not be gained as body pannells cover it

both mirrors insecure

Fail 7 Dec 2009 9,289 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Offside Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

front tyre presure looks low

rear brake works and locks out but has little reserve travel

signs of corrosion on chasis but full inspection could not be gained as body pannells cover it

both mirrors insecure

Pass 28 Apr 2008 8,563 miles

Rear Tyre Wearing Unevenly

Fail 17 Apr 2008 8,563 miles

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)

Nearside Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 8,563 miles

Front Suspension Damping Effect Low

Headlight Aim As Low As Possible On Adjuster But Only Just Inside MOT standards As Still High.

Minor Play In Rear Wheel Bearings

Fail 16 Apr 2007 8,563 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside 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)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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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AU04 FSA is a 2004 Sym Jet in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2004 Sym Jet models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 13,522 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 AU04 FSA, 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 22 years old, this Sym Jet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AU04 FSA is a 2004 Sym Jet, first registered on 20 April 2004.

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