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FJ54 SVE

2005 Sym Jet

Black Petrol 101cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

38,378 mi
Last recorded38,378 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2012
Typical for 2005 Sym Jet13,093 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ54 SVE
MakeSym
ModelJet
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine101cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2012 38,378 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 38,096 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake lever excessively damaged (3.2.A1c)

Rear Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 27,344 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 23,656 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 23,656 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 18,622 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 18,622 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 13,705 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 13,705 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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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FJ54 SVE is a 2005 Sym Jet in Black with a 101cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 FJ54 SVE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FJ54 SVE registered?

FJ54 SVE is a 2005 Sym Jet, first registered on 1 February 2005.

Is FJ54 SVE safe to buy?

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