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WK57 EBZ

2008 Sym Jet

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2016
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

15,557 mi
Last recorded15,557 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2015
Typical for 2008 Sym Jet12,232 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK57 EBZ
MakeSym
ModelJet
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2015 15,557 miles

Centre Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 23 Feb 2015 15,557 miles

Centre Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Centre Front Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Centre Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Centre Rear Tyre fouling another component (4.1.4)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Brake component is excessively corroded (3.1.5)

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

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

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Centre Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 6 Jan 2015 15,557 miles

Centre Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Centre Rear Lower Rear suspension component loose (2.4.A.1a)

Centre Rear Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Centre Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Centre Rear Tyre fouling another component (4.1.4)

Centre Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Offside Front Upper Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Offside Front Upper Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

Centre Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Nearside Front Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 17 Jan 2014 15,166 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 12,365 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 8,541 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 8,541 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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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WK57 EBZ is a 2008 Sym Jet in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2008 Sym Jet models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 12,232 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 WK57 EBZ, 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 18 years old, this Sym Jet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WK57 EBZ registered?

WK57 EBZ is a 2008 Sym Jet, first registered on 10 January 2008.

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