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HF05 BGZ

2005 Sym Jet

Orange Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

22,592 mi
Last recorded22,592 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2011
Typical for 2005 Sym Jet13,093 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF05 BGZ
MakeSym
ModelJet
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2011 22,592 miles

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

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

Nail in front tyre

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

front tyre is slightly perished

rear tyre is slightly perished

Fail 27 Jul 2011 22,592 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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))

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nail in front tyre

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

front tyre is slightly perished

rear tyre is slightly perished

Pass 30 Jun 2010 21,572 miles

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

front tyre is slightly perished

Fail 23 Jun 2010 21,572 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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))

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

front tyre is slightly perished

Pass 19 Jun 2009 18,424 miles

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Fail 19 Jun 2009 18,424 miles

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 12,891 miles

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2008 12,891 miles

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(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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HF05 BGZ is a 2005 Sym Jet in Orange with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 HF05 BGZ, 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.

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What year was HF05 BGZ registered?

HF05 BGZ is a 2005 Sym Jet, first registered on 6 June 2005.

Is HF05 BGZ safe to buy?

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