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SN54 GVA

2004 Sym Jet

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

9,195 mi
Last recorded9,195 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2012
Typical for 2004 Sym Jet13,522 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN54 GVA
MakeSym
ModelJet
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2012 9,195 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

damage to body panels

front mudguard modified

Fail 3 Sep 2012 9,195 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated and function impaired (1.5.3a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front mudguard modified

Fail 21 Aug 2012 9,195 miles

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

Motorcycle structure excessively damaged (6.1.1a)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 9,195 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 9,195 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.2b)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Fail 2 Apr 2011 9,195 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to maladjustment (3.2.A1i)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

BOTH FRONT FORK LEGS HAVE BRACKETS BROKEN

CENTRE STAND BADLY WORN

DASH INSECURE

Rear Brake cable outer casing slightly damaged (3.2.A1b)

SPEEDO MISSING

Pass 20 Oct 2009 8,103 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 6,047 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 4,349 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 3,025 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 May 2007 3,025 miles

Nearside Front Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

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

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

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

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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SN54 GVA is a 2004 Sym Jet in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2004 Sym Jet models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 13,522 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 SN54 GVA, 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 22 years old, this Sym Jet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SN54 GVA is a 2004 Sym Jet, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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