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PO17 GFJ

2017 Sym Jet

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

7,205 mi
Last recorded7,205 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2017 Sym Jet11,521 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO17 GFJ
MakeSym
ModelJet
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 7,205 miles

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 30 Jun 2025 7,168 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (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 26 Jun 2024 6,859 miles

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

Front tyre flat/punctured.

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

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 20 Jun 2024 6,859 miles

Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front tyre flat/punctured.

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

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 20 Jun 2023 5,856 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 5,592 miles

Central Front Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 4,022 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2021 4,022 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 May 2021 3,685 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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 13 Mar 2020 3,603 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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PO17 GFJ is a 2017 Sym Jet in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2017 Sym Jet models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 11,521 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 PO17 GFJ, 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 9 years old, this Sym Jet is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was PO17 GFJ registered?

PO17 GFJ is a 2017 Sym Jet, first registered on 15 July 2017.

Is PO17 GFJ safe to buy?

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