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PN05 OED

2005 Sym Jet

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

30,476 mi
Last recorded30,476 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Sym Jet13,093 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN05 OED
MakeSym
ModelJet
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 30,476 miles

Front Brake hose bracket insecure.

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake lever has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 28 Aug 2025 30,476 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel cap ineffective Could not be accessed. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose bracket insecure.

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake lever has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 29,244 miles

Brake lever has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

brake hose in sleeve

Fail 31 Jul 2024 29,234 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake lever has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

brake hose in sleeve

Pass 22 May 2023 28,236 miles

Rear Brake lever has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Fail 18 May 2023 28,222 miles

Rear Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected Rear Brake activating when turning steering to the right. (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake lever has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Pass 12 May 2022 26,300 miles

Central Front low horn note

Fail 4 May 2022 26,291 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released rear brake lever not returning (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front low horn note

Central Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 24,791 miles

Nearside Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 27 Apr 2021 24,780 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 May 2020 24,099 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 23,150 miles

Central Front Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Central Rear Lower CENTER STAND LOOSE

Nearside Front Brake pivot worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 22,421 miles

Central Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)

Offside Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 22,418 miles

Central Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Central Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)

Offside Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 21,887 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jun 2013 20,618 miles

low horn note

Pass 8 Jun 2012 17,870 miles

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

front tyre cracking

nearside mirror missing

Pass 4 Jun 2011 15,018 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 12,365 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 9,763 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 7,130 miles

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

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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PN05 OED is a 2005 Sym Jet in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PN05 OED, 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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PN05 OED is a 2005 Sym Jet, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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