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FJ12 BYC

2012 Sym AD05W Jet 4 50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

21,868 mi
Last recorded21,868 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 2012 Sym AD05W Jet 4 5011,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ12 BYC
MakeSym
ModelAD05W Jet 4 50
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2019 21,868 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 21,868 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 15,859 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1mm and worn unevenly (4.1.3(i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1mm worn in centre (4.1.3(i))

Pass 6 Jan 2017 14,001 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 9,389 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 9,387 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

How Reliable is the Sym AD05W Jet 4 50?

Based on 1,067 MOT tests across 239 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
1,556
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
239
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

wheel bearings are excessively rough 16
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 15
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 14
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 12
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FJ12 BYC is a 2012 Sym AD05W Jet 4 50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2012 Sym AD05W Jet 4 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 11,022 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 AD05W Jet 4 50 fails its MOT is wheel bearings are excessively rough, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ12 BYC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Sym AD05W Jet 4 50 typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Sym AD05W Jet 4 50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FJ12 BYC registered?

FJ12 BYC is a 2012 Sym AD05W Jet 4 50, first registered on 20 March 2012.

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The MOT history for FJ12 BYC shows 6 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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