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HJ52 GXU

2002 Sym Jet

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

26,354 mi
Last recorded26,354 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2012
Typical for 2002 Sym Jet14,132 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ52 GXU
MakeSym
ModelJet
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2012 26,354 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2012 26,352 miles

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

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

Pass 3 May 2011 20,853 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 16,188 miles

Front tyre beginning to perish.

Pass 15 Nov 2006 14,157 miles

Nail in rear tyre.

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 26 Oct 2005 8,497 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2005 8,497 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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HJ52 GXU is a 2002 Sym Jet in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2002 Sym Jet models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 14,132 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 HJ52 GXU, 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 24 years old, this Sym Jet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HJ52 GXU registered?

HJ52 GXU is a 2002 Sym Jet, first registered on 1 November 2002.

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The MOT history for HJ52 GXU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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