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GN05 FHS

2005 Sym Jet

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2016
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

19,310 mi
Last recorded19,310 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Sym Jet13,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN05 FHS
MakeSym
ModelJet
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2015 19,310 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 19,310 miles

Rear Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 18,721 miles

Offside Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 9 Aug 2013 18,714 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise 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) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 15,755 miles

Offside Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 19 Jun 2012 15,748 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Offside Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 9,819 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 9,819 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2008 8,956 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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GN05 FHS is a 2005 Sym Jet in Red with a 49cc 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 GN05 FHS, 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 GN05 FHS registered?

GN05 FHS is a 2005 Sym Jet, first registered on 16 April 2005.

Is GN05 FHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN05 FHS shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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