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FX53 LFG

2004 Sym Jet 50 - Euro X

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

34,814 mi
Last recorded34,814 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Sym Jet 50 - Euro X14,609 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 LFG
MakeSym
ModelJet 50 - Euro X
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 34,814 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 34,602 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 34,241 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 33,845 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 33,844 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 33,469 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 33,469 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

STAND LOOSE AND HANGING DOWN , COULD NOT BRAKE TEST.

Pass 8 Dec 2020 33,050 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 33,050 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 32,555 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 31,991 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 31,549 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 30,942 miles

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded lower frame (6.1.1a)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

centre stand inscure

Pass 12 Jan 2016 30,294 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 29,714 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 29,071 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Fail 7 Jan 2014 29,071 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 7 Jan 2013 28,346 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 27,585 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 27,039 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 23,210 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 19,165 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 15,493 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 11,359 miles

How Reliable is the Sym Jet 50 - Euro X?

Based on 5,537 MOT tests across 1,125 vehicles.

77.9%
Pass Rate
1,393
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
1,125
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 120
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 106
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 96
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 93
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 88
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FX53 LFG is a 2004 Sym Jet 50 - Euro X in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2004 Sym Jet 50 - Euro X models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 14,609 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Sym Jet 50 - Euro X fails its MOT is headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam, accounting for 120 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FX53 LFG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Sym Jet 50 - Euro X typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Sym Jet 50 - Euro X is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FX53 LFG registered?

FX53 LFG is a 2004 Sym Jet 50 - Euro X, first registered on 6 January 2004.

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