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BX05 CZW

2005 Sym Jet

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2015
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

31,288 mi
Last recorded31,288 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2014
Typical for 2005 Sym Jet13,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 CZW
MakeSym
ModelJet
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2014 31,288 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Plate brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.B1b)

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

Fail 22 Jun 2014 31,288 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

slight obsure front indicators clear sellotape

Pass 16 Jun 2013 31,288 miles

Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

front pads uneven wear

Fail 9 Jun 2013 31,288 miles

Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Brake lever is damaged and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Plate brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.B1a)

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

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Plate brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.B2b)

Rear Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

front pads uneven wear

no further adjustment available on rear brake adjuster

Pass 27 Jun 2012 31,288 miles

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

Oil leak

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

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

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

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

o/s mirror loose

speedo cable missing

Fail 17 Jun 2012 31,288 miles

Front Direction indicator obscured (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

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

o/s mirror loose

speedo cable missing

Pass 13 Jun 2011 31,288 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 31,288 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 31,288 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Plate brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.B2b)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 31,288 miles
Fail 31 May 2009 31,288 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

engine running fast on tick over

no mirrors fitted

Fail 27 May 2009 31,288 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

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

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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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BX05 CZW is a 2005 Sym Jet in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BX05 CZW, 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 BX05 CZW registered?

BX05 CZW is a 2005 Sym Jet, first registered on 8 June 2005.

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