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PO53 UPH

2003 Sym Jet

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2014
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

14,041 mi
Last recorded14,041 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Sym Jet13,181 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO53 UPH
MakeSym
ModelJet
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2013 14,041 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

electric start inopretive

oil bottle top missing

rear indicaters attached by sealant

various body damage

Fail 29 Jul 2013 14,039 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

bolt missing from airbox

lower exhaust bolts missing

rear tyre cracking

temporary repair to front fairings

Pass 30 Jun 2012 12,355 miles

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Fail 22 Jun 2012 12,352 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

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

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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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PO53 UPH is a 2003 Sym Jet in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2003 Sym Jet models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 13,181 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 PO53 UPH, 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 23 years old, this Sym Jet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PO53 UPH registered?

PO53 UPH is a 2003 Sym Jet, first registered on 20 December 2003.

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