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FJ59 FTT

2009 Sym Jet

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

28,696 mi
Last recorded28,696 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Sym Jet13,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ59 FTT
MakeSym
ModelJet
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 28,696 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 28,696 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2023 28,696 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2022 28,662 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2021 27,086 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 26,561 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2019 26,561 miles

Nearside Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 25,649 miles

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

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2018 25,649 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Stop lamp not working FROM LEFT LEAVER (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 24,021 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 1 Sep 2017 24,021 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies on left leaver (1.3.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 22,032 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated Corroded (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2015 18,940 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 22 Aug 2015 18,940 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 16,382 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 13,912 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 13,912 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 10,910 miles

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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FJ59 FTT is a 2009 Sym Jet in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2009 Sym Jet models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 13,164 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 FJ59 FTT, 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 17 years old, this Sym Jet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FJ59 FTT registered?

FJ59 FTT is a 2009 Sym Jet, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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