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HF04 GVL

2004 Sym Jet

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

41,137 mi
Last recorded41,137 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Sym Jet13,522 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF04 GVL
MakeSym
ModelJet
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2024 41,137 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 41,137 miles

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 39,616 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 37,742 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 35,078 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2021 35,078 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 33,929 miles

Headlamp slightly discoloured (4.1.4 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2020 33,929 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Headlamp slightly discoloured (4.1.4 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 33,367 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 332,362 miles

Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake lever pivot excessively worn (1.1.1 (b))

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2018 30,521 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2018 30,521 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 26 May 2017 28,756 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 4 May 2016 25,168 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 4 May 2016 25,168 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Pass 18 Apr 2015 23,546 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 22,341 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 23 Apr 2013 20,841 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 20,841 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 19,471 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 16,881 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 14,784 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 12,408 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 9,722 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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HF04 GVL is a 2004 Sym Jet in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 HF04 GVL, 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.

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What year was HF04 GVL registered?

HF04 GVL is a 2004 Sym Jet, first registered on 5 May 2004.

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