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PN09 DLV

2009 Sym Jet

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

21,706 mi
Last recorded21,706 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Sym Jet13,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN09 DLV
MakeSym
ModelJet
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 21,706 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2026 21,706 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment front brake lever no reserve travel (1.1.15 (f))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 20,612 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly cut across tread.

Pass 16 Oct 2021 20,513 miles

Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

brake hose in sleeve

Pass 30 Sep 2019 18,292 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cut but not exposing cord (5.2.3 (e))

Rear rear indicaters close together and small

body work cable tied together but secure

Fail 28 Sep 2019 18,292 miles

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

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cut but not exposing cord (5.2.3 (e))

Rear rear indicaters close together and small

body work cable tied together but secure

Pass 31 Oct 2018 17,190 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

N/s/r indicator held on with tape.

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake lever has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

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

Fail 25 Oct 2018 17,190 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Stop lamp not working when front brake is applied (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Throttle operating incorrectly sticking (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

N/s/r indicator held on with tape.

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake lever has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 15,465 miles

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

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Front brake hose ferrules slightly corroded.

Front brake hose in sleeves not allowing a full inspection of hose.

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

Fail 20 Jun 2017 15,465 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

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

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Front brake hose ferrules slightly corroded.

Front brake hose in sleeves not allowing a full inspection of hose.

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 15,312 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Offside Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

throttle tube stiff

Fail 7 Nov 2014 15,312 miles

Nearside Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

throttle tube stiff

Pass 24 Oct 2013 13,164 miles

Centre Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Nearside Front Lower Leg shield insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Offside Front Lower Leg shield insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

Fail 24 Oct 2013 13,164 miles

Centre Front Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Centre Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Nearside Front Lower Leg shield insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Offside Front Lower Leg shield insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 11,648 miles

front tyre cracking

no mirrors at time of test

Fail 23 Jun 2012 11,598 miles

Rear Brake lever pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

front tyre cracking

no mirrors at time of test

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

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

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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PN09 DLV is a 2009 Sym Jet in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 2009 Sym Jet models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 13,164 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 PN09 DLV, 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 17 years old, this Sym Jet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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PN09 DLV is a 2009 Sym Jet, first registered on 26 June 2009.

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