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HY03 HDG

2003 Sym Jet

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

3,938 mi
Last recorded3,938 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Sym Jet13,181 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY03 HDG
MakeSym
ModelJet
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2020 3,938 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 3,330 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 3,330 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 2,688 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 1,311 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 26,572 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

Oil leak

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

lower exhaust mounting bolt broken

Pass 21 Jun 2013 25,029 miles

Rear Brake cable outer casing slightly damaged (3.2.A1b)

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

lower exhaust bolt missing.

Fail 21 Jun 2013 25,029 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake cable outer casing slightly damaged (3.2.A1b)

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

lower exhaust bolt missing.

Pass 26 Jun 2012 22,413 miles

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

front tyre low on tread

Pass 12 Aug 2011 20,507 miles

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

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2010 19,136 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 19,136 miles

Front Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2009 18,397 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 18,397 miles

Front Brake component is excessively corroded (3.1.5)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

lower exhaust mount bolt broken.

Pass 8 Aug 2008 15,769 miles

Front Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

centre stand mounts worn

kickstart lever missing

lower exhaust bolt missing

Pass 10 Aug 2007 11,047 miles

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

front tyre starting to perish.

Fail 10 Aug 2007 11,047 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

front tyre starting to perish.

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

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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HY03 HDG is a 2003 Sym Jet in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2003 Sym Jet models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 13,181 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 HY03 HDG, 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 23 years old, this Sym Jet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HY03 HDG registered?

HY03 HDG is a 2003 Sym Jet, first registered on 19 August 2003.

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