MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
27,111 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Upper Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Lower Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS
Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)
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)
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
Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
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)
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))
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))
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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