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FJ09 LHV

2009 Sym Jet 50 Basix

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

17,706 mi
Last recorded17,706 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Sym Jet 50 Basix13,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ09 LHV
MakeSym
ModelJet 50 Basix
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2024 17,706 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2024 17,706 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust leaking at cylinder head. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 17,647 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 17,485 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 17,185 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 17,151 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 17,130 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear tyre worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 17,130 miles

Horn not working horn does not work (7.7 (a) (ii))

Central Riders seat insecure seat catch missing (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear tyre worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements rear brake light switch does not opperate (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 17,130 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 17,130 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 17,130 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 17,130 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 15,224 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 11,735 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 11,372 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 10,310 miles

How Reliable is the Sym Jet 50 Basix?

Based on 507 MOT tests across 108 vehicles.

77.5%
Pass Rate
2,252
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
108
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 14
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 12
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 8
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 5
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 5
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FJ09 LHV is a 2009 Sym Jet 50 Basix in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2009 Sym Jet 50 Basix models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 13,950 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Sym Jet 50 Basix fails its MOT is exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey, accounting for 14 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ09 LHV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Sym Jet 50 Basix typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 17 years old, this Sym Jet 50 Basix is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FJ09 LHV registered?

FJ09 LHV is a 2009 Sym Jet 50 Basix, first registered on 30 July 2009.

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The MOT history for FJ09 LHV shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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