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PO51 KFY

2002 Sym Jet

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2018
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

27,138 mi
Last recorded27,138 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Sym Jet14,132 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO51 KFY
MakeSym
ModelJet
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 May 2017 27,138 miles

Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

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

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

battery insecure

Pass 17 Jan 2017 24,726 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 22,873 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.2c)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 22,202 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 22,202 miles

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 18,182 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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PO51 KFY is a 2002 Sym Jet in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 PO51 KFY, 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 PO51 KFY registered?

PO51 KFY is a 2002 Sym Jet, first registered on 17 January 2002.

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