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VX05 TKA

2005 Sym Jet

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2015
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

27,111 mi
Last recorded27,111 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2014
Typical for 2005 Sym Jet13,093 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX05 TKA
MakeSym
ModelJet
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2014 27,111 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 27,111 miles

Upper Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Lower Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2012 27,042 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Fail 13 Aug 2012 27,042 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 26,186 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 26,186 miles

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

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake lever is inoperative (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

stearing slightly twisted

Pass 8 Sep 2010 26,186 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2010 26,186 miles

Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 26,186 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 27 Aug 2009 26,186 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 27 Aug 2008 19,770 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 19,770 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))

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Steering slightly out of line.

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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VX05 TKA is a 2005 Sym Jet in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2005 Sym Jet models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 13,093 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 VX05 TKA, 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 21 years old, this Sym Jet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VX05 TKA registered?

VX05 TKA is a 2005 Sym Jet, first registered on 11 August 2005.

Is VX05 TKA safe to buy?

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