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VX55 NWY

2005 Sym Jet

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2015
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

14,180 mi
Last recorded14,180 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2014
Typical for 2005 Sym Jet13,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX55 NWY
MakeSym
ModelJet
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2014 14,180 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 14,180 miles

Rear Brake component is fractured (3.1.5)

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) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2013 14,180 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 14,180 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 14,180 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Fail 30 Mar 2011 14,180 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 14,180 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 14,180 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 14,180 miles

Nearside Front Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

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 NWY is a 2005 Sym Jet in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 VX55 NWY, 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

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What year was VX55 NWY registered?

VX55 NWY is a 2005 Sym Jet, first registered on 23 November 2005.

Is VX55 NWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX55 NWY shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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