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VX55 FSS

2005 Sym Jet

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

18,097 mi
Last recorded18,097 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Sym Jet13,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX55 FSS
MakeSym
ModelJet
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 18,097 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 17,941 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 17,862 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 17,812 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 17,782 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 17,637 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 17,293 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 16,910 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 16,910 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 16,484 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 16,484 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 16,039 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 15,178 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 14,236 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 13,064 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 11,701 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 11,701 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 9,671 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 8,209 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 6,982 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 4,742 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 4,742 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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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VX55 FSS is a 2005 Sym Jet in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VX55 FSS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VX55 FSS?

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What year was VX55 FSS registered?

VX55 FSS is a 2005 Sym Jet, first registered on 1 December 2005.

Is VX55 FSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX55 FSS shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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