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FJ57 CWM

2008 Sym Jet

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2025
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

16,085 mi
Last recorded16,085 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Sym Jet12,232 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ57 CWM
MakeSym
ModelJet
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2024 16,085 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 12 Apr 2024 16,085 miles

Offside Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 13,093 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Dec 2021 13,084 miles

Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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))

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front fairing slightly loose

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 10,174 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 10,174 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2016 10,174 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 10,174 miles

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

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

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 10,174 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2014 10,175 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 10,179 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 10,179 miles

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

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 5 May 2012 3,726 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 3,411 miles

rear brake efficiency rather low

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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FJ57 CWM is a 2008 Sym Jet in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2008 Sym Jet models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 12,232 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 FJ57 CWM, 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 18 years old, this Sym Jet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FJ57 CWM registered?

FJ57 CWM is a 2008 Sym Jet, first registered on 10 January 2008.

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