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YJ05 VTX

2005 Sym Joyride

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2017
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

27,394 mi
Last recorded27,394 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Sym Joyride16,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ05 VTX
MakeSym
ModelJoyride
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2016 27,394 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 273,945 miles

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

Nearside Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 273,945 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 26,897 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 22,174 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 15,186 miles

How Reliable is the Sym Joyride?

Based on 3,962 MOT tests across 549 vehicles.

83.6%
Pass Rate
1,672
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
549
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 140
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 52
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 49
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 30
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 27
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YJ05 VTX is a 2005 Sym Joyride in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2005 Sym Joyride models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 16,010 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Sym Joyride fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 140 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YJ05 VTX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Sym Joyride typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Sym Joyride is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YJ05 VTX registered?

YJ05 VTX is a 2005 Sym Joyride, first registered on 2 July 2005.

Is YJ05 VTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ05 VTX shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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