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WX55 JPU

2005 Sym Jet

Orange Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

15,328 mi
Last recorded15,328 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2014
Typical for 2005 Sym Jet13,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX55 JPU
MakeSym
ModelJet
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2014 15,328 miles

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

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Front Leg shield insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 14,413 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Nearside Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 26 Jun 2012 14,413 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Nearside Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 24 Apr 2012 113,851 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Nearside Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 18 May 2011 8,148 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2011 8,148 miles

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of the horn (1.2.2c)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 8,056 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Nail in front tyre

Nearside Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 7,495 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 6,983 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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WX55 JPU is a 2005 Sym Jet in Orange with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 WX55 JPU, 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.

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What year was WX55 JPU registered?

WX55 JPU is a 2005 Sym Jet, first registered on 1 October 2005.

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