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OY02 VXA

2002 Sym Jet

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

27,802 mi
Last recorded27,802 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 Sym Jet14,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY02 VXA
MakeSym
ModelJet
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2014 27,802 miles

no mirrors at time of test

r/reflector missing at time of test

Fail 11 Jul 2014 27,801 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

no mirrors at time of test

r/reflector missing at time of test

Fail 13 Mar 2013 17,442 miles

Front Lower Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

nearside and offside front shock absorber dustcovers split

Pass 13 Mar 2013 17,442 miles

Front Lower Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

nearside and offside front shock absorber dustcovers split

Pass 2 Jul 2011 13,168 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2011 13,149 miles

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Nearside Lower Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Lower Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake lever is inoperative (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 8,499 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 6,630 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 174 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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OY02 VXA is a 2002 Sym Jet in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Sym Jet models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 14,132 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 OY02 VXA, 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 24 years old, this Sym Jet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OY02 VXA registered?

OY02 VXA is a 2002 Sym Jet, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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