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PO53 UPW

2003 Sym Jet

Yellow Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

21,921 mi
Last recorded21,921 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Sym Jet13,181 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO53 UPW
MakeSym
ModelJet
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2014 21,921 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both brake levers near end of travel

centre stand pivot

front tyre cracking in sidewall

Fail 16 Jun 2014 21,910 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake lever pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both brake levers near end of travel

centre stand pivot

front tyre cracking in sidewall

Pass 13 Jun 2013 21,257 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

frame corroded

front fairing incomplete

front tyre worn

slight bind front brake

Fail 7 Jun 2013 21,257 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

frame corroded

front fairing incomplete

front tyre worn

slight bind front brake

Pass 8 Jun 2012 20,899 miles

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

Rear Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

front tyre cracking

Pass 10 Jun 2011 20,688 miles

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

front tyre cracking

Fail 10 Jun 2011 20,685 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

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)

front tyre cracking

Pass 10 Jul 2009 20,675 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 20,604 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 16,755 miles

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

centre stand bolt insecure

offside rearview mirror missing

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 UPW is a 2003 Sym Jet in Yellow with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UPW, 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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PO53 UPW is a 2003 Sym Jet, first registered on 13 December 2003.

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