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WA04 WBP

2004 Sym Jet

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2013
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

20,587 mi
Last recorded20,587 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2012
Typical for 2004 Sym Jet13,522 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA04 WBP
MakeSym
ModelJet
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2012 20,587 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 20,579 miles

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Nearside Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by cables caught on a projection (2.1.2c)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 16,626 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

both mirrors missing

exhaust has a poor repair 1 of two bolts holding exhaust are loose threads poor

light switch from dipped to main working but really could do with a new switch

Fail 10 Oct 2011 16,626 miles

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)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

both mirrors missing

exhaust has a poor repair 1 of two bolts holding exhaust are loose threads poor

light switch from dipped to main working but really could do with a new switch

Pass 3 Aug 2010 16,626 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 16,626 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 14,217 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

rear trye split

Fail 15 Jul 2009 14,194 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

rear tyre split

Fail 13 Jul 2009 14,171 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

rear tyre split

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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WA04 WBP is a 2004 Sym Jet in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

Across all 2004 Sym Jet models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 13,522 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 WA04 WBP, 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 22 years old, this Sym Jet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WA04 WBP registered?

WA04 WBP is a 2004 Sym Jet, first registered on 9 August 2004.

Is WA04 WBP safe to buy?

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