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MH04 HFJ

2004 Sym Jet

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

24,332 mi
Last recorded24,332 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Sym Jet13,522 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH04 HFJ
MakeSym
ModelJet
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2018 24,332 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. Lower bolt bracket broken away from exhaust (7.1.1.c)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 22,309 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 22,309 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Rear Brake lever is inoperative Cable siezed. (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Handlebar panel slightly loose.

R/H lower part of front panel; slightly loose.

Fail 13 Feb 2017 22,309 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Rear Brake lever is inoperative Cable siezed. (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Handlebar panel slightly loose.

R/H lower part of front panel; slightly loose.

Pass 19 Feb 2016 20,141 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 18,001 miles

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Fail 17 Feb 2015 18,001 miles

Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 15,552 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 13,333 miles

R/H mirror glass missing.

Fail 6 Feb 2013 13,331 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

An item not tested (Manual)

An item not tested (Manual)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

R/H mirror glass missing.

Pass 16 Feb 2012 11,186 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2012 11,186 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 8,771 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 8,762 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

An item not tested (Manual) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2010 7,724 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 5,753 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 3,790 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 3,790 miles

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

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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MH04 HFJ is a 2004 Sym Jet in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2004 Sym Jet models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 13,522 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 MH04 HFJ, 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 22 years old, this Sym Jet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MH04 HFJ registered?

MH04 HFJ is a 2004 Sym Jet, first registered on 21 August 2004.

Is MH04 HFJ safe to buy?

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