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WA03 VWH

2003 Sym Jet

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

19,172 mi
Last recorded19,172 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Sym Jet13,181 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA03 VWH
MakeSym
ModelJet
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2015 19,172 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 6 May 2015 17,992 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

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)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Inner Front Brake component damaged and seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1) DANGEROUS

Rear wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 May 2014 10,303 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 1 May 2014 10,303 miles

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

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn is not continous or uniform (1.7.3c)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.7.3c)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 15,160 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 19,377 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 19,377 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2007 13,159 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 11,282 miles

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

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(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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WA03 VWH is a 2003 Sym Jet in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Sym Jet models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 13,181 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 WA03 VWH, 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 23 years old, this Sym Jet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WA03 VWH registered?

WA03 VWH is a 2003 Sym Jet, first registered on 7 June 2003.

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