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HY08 BZA

2008 Sym Jet

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2022
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

4,224 mi
Last recorded4,224 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Sym Jet12,232 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 BZA
MakeSym
ModelJet
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2022 4,224 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

uneven wear front tyre.

Pass 10 May 2021 2,899 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

front tyre perished and split

rear shock absorber has reduced damping effect

Pass 20 May 2020 1,876 miles

Rear 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))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

front tyre perished and split

rear shock absorber has a reduced damping effect

Pass 23 Nov 2018 1,041 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded front to rear complete (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2018 1,041 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded front to rear complete (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2014

Advise , registration plate slightly damaged

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2014

Advise , registration plate slightly damaged

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 1,212 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 1,030 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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HY08 BZA is a 2008 Sym Jet in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Sym Jet models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 12,232 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 HY08 BZA, 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 18 years old, this Sym Jet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HY08 BZA registered?

HY08 BZA is a 2008 Sym Jet, first registered on 26 April 2008.

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