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WX55 BDE

2005 Sym Jet

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

21,534 mi
Last recorded21,534 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Sym Jet13,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX55 BDE
MakeSym
ModelJet
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2022 21,534 miles

Headlamp light intensity reduced at low engine speed (4.1.4 (a))

Fail 12 Nov 2022 21,495 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick pad friction material breaking up (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp light intensity reduced at low engine speed (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 20,923 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 20,323 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2019 19,765 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2018 19,150 miles

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

Rear Brake lever worn, but not excessively short (1.1.15 (b))

Fail 10 Nov 2018 19,150 miles

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake lever worn, but not excessively short (1.1.15 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 18,410 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Fail 3 Nov 2017 18,410 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 5 Nov 2016 17,586 miles

Nearside Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2015 16,778 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2014 16,019 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2013 14,959 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2012 13,531 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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WX55 BDE is a 2005 Sym Jet in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2005 Sym Jet models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 13,093 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 WX55 BDE, 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 21 years old, this Sym Jet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WX55 BDE registered?

WX55 BDE is a 2005 Sym Jet, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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