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PO61 JVV

2011 Sym Jet

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

27,135 mi
Last recorded27,135 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Sym Jet11,189 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO61 JVV
MakeSym
ModelJet
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 27,135 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 27,088 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 26,689 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2022 26,689 miles

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

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

Bolts missing from transmission casing.

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 26,630 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 25,101 miles

Brake pivot worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

front fairing insecure

Pass 7 Aug 2018 17,829 miles

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

Central Front Upper HANDLE BAR COVER LITTLE LOOSE

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Rear SOFT DAMPING IN REAR SHOCK

Offside Rear EXHAUST V ROTTED

Offside Rear Exhaust slightly loose ONE OF MOUNTINGS MISSING (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 17,816 miles

Central Front Upper Steering operation impeded by a fairing HANDLE BAR COVER BROKEN AND LOOSE (2.1.4 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Rear SOFT DAMPING IN REAR SHOCK

Offside Rear EXHAUST V ROTTED

Offside Rear Exhaust slightly loose ONE OF MOUNTINGS MISSING (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 12,653 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn both (3.1.3a)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 10,941 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

brake hoses in sleeves

Pass 7 Oct 2015 9,020 miles

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Fail 7 Oct 2015 9,019 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 7,251 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside mirror missing

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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PO61 JVV is a 2011 Sym Jet in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2011 Sym Jet models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 11,189 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 PO61 JVV, 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 15 years old, this Sym Jet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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PO61 JVV is a 2011 Sym Jet, first registered on 1 October 2011.

Is PO61 JVV safe to buy?

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