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BU51 WGM

2001 Sym Jet

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

5,938 mi
Last recorded5,938 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2007
Typical for 2001 Sym Jet14,224 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 WGM
MakeSym
ModelJet
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2007 5,938 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 5,938 miles

Floor brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.C1b)

Floor brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.C1a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 5,938 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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BU51 WGM is a 2001 Sym Jet in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Sym Jet models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 14,224 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 BU51 WGM, 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 25 years old, this Sym Jet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU51 WGM registered?

BU51 WGM is a 2001 Sym Jet, first registered on 1 October 2001.

Is BU51 WGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU51 WGM shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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