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V553 EAJ

2000 Sym Jet

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2008
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

15,439 mi
Last recorded15,439 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2008
Typical for 2000 Sym Jet13,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV553 EAJ
MakeSym
ModelJet
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2008 15,439 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Floor brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3C2d.)

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

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Front Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m) DANGEROUS

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

Front Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2007 13,743 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2007 13,743 miles

Front All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

nail in rear tyre

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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V553 EAJ is a 2000 Sym Jet in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 2000 Sym Jet models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 13,870 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 V553 EAJ, 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 26 years old, this Sym Jet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V553 EAJ registered?

V553 EAJ is a 2000 Sym Jet, first registered on 18 January 2000.

Is V553 EAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V553 EAJ shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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