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FJ54 BDF

2004 Sym Jet

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2016
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

15,349 mi
Last recorded15,349 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2015
Typical for 2004 Sym Jet13,522 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ54 BDF
MakeSym
ModelJet
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2015 15,349 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2015 15,349 miles

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

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

rear tyre flat

Pass 21 Mar 2011 12,276 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 12,276 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 12,276 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 8,533 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

unable to check entire length of front brake hose

Fail 2 Jun 2008 8,513 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

unable to check entire length of front brake hose

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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FJ54 BDF is a 2004 Sym Jet in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2004 Sym Jet models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 13,522 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 FJ54 BDF, 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 22 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 FJ54 BDF registered?

FJ54 BDF is a 2004 Sym Jet, first registered on 1 December 2004.

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