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MV04 FDP

2004 Sym Jet

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

24,592 mi
Last recorded24,592 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Sym Jet13,522 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV04 FDP
MakeSym
ModelJet
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 24,592 miles

Riders seat slightly loose does not lock into position (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 May 2026 24,584 miles

Rear Tyre designed for front wheel use fitted to the rear wheel (5.2.3 (a))

Riders seat slightly loose does not lock into position (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2023 20,956 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Riders seat slightly loose cannot be secured in locked position (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

idle speed slightly high

Fail 9 May 2023 20,956 miles

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Riders seat slightly loose cannot be secured in locked position (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

idle speed slightly high

Pass 23 Aug 2018 18,405 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 18,405 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 14,277 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2017 14,275 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Nearside Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Nearside Rear loose / broken

Offside Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Rear only just met requirements , reserve travel

Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 14,077 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 13,331 miles

n/s/f fairing cracked

Pass 9 Jan 2013 11,938 miles

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

Offside Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 8,871 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 8,133 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 8,131 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 6,738 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 5,119 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

part of stop lamp stuck on

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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MV04 FDP is a 2004 Sym Jet in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MV04 FDP, 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 MV04 FDP registered?

MV04 FDP is a 2004 Sym Jet, first registered on 27 August 2004.

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