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PO58 LTF

2008 Sym Jet

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

16,941 mi
Last recorded16,941 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Sym Jet12,232 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO58 LTF
MakeSym
ModelJet
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 16,941 miles

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Apr 2016 16,835 miles

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

brake hoses in sleeves

engine covers fitted at time of test

Fail 6 Apr 2016 16,835 miles

Rear Brake lever pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a)

Throttle operating incorrectly sticking (6.2.1f)

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

brake hoses in sleeves

engine covers fitted at time of test

Pass 19 Mar 2015 15,634 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 10 Apr 2014 14,529 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 29 Aug 2013 12,916 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

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

Fail 8 Aug 2013 2,897 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 9,957 miles

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Fail 30 Aug 2012

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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 31 Aug 2011 6,836 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 LTF is a 2008 Sym Jet in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LTF, 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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What year was PO58 LTF registered?

PO58 LTF is a 2008 Sym Jet, first registered on 2 September 2008.

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