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PO58 LSD

2008 Sym Jet

Orange Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2016
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

22,294 mi
Last recorded22,294 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2015
Typical for 2008 Sym Jet12,232 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO58 LSD
MakeSym
ModelJet
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2015 22,294 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2015 22,040 miles

Centre Front Upper Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering HANDELBAR COVER (2.1.2e)

Offside Rear Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 18,044 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 17,030 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wiring around front forks unclipped

Pass 7 Dec 2012 17,010 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

handle grips worn

no mirrors at time of test

Fail 30 Nov 2012 17,002 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated and function impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Oct 2012 17,002 miles

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

Centre Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6) DANGEROUS

Centre Front Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Centre Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2011 16,072 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 16,072 miles

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

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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PO58 LSD is a 2008 Sym Jet in Orange with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2008 Sym Jet models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 12,232 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 PO58 LSD, 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 18 years old, this Sym Jet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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PO58 LSD is a 2008 Sym Jet, first registered on 20 September 2008.

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