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WA09 BFU

2009 Sym Jet

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2022
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

25,559 mi
Last recorded25,559 miles
Recorded on15 May 2021
Typical for 2009 Sym Jet13,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA09 BFU
MakeSym
ModelJet
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2021 25,559 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 19,330 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 19,330 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 17,139 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2018 17,139 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 15,790 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front tyre has slight cracking between treads

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 22 Jun 2017 15,758 miles

Front Brake component damaged and seriously reduced in strength brake pads delaminating (3.2.A1)

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

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front tyre has slight cracking between treads

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 24 Jun 2016 13,759 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 18 Jun 2016 13,759 miles

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 11 Jun 2015 13,296 miles

Fuel cap seal starting to perish

Pass 19 Jun 2014 11,573 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2014 11,573 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 9,158 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 9,158 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 5,932 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

fork gaitors split

Fail 13 Jun 2012 5,932 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

fork gaitors split

only one rear pos. light working

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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WA09 BFU is a 2009 Sym Jet in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 2009 Sym Jet models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 13,164 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 WA09 BFU, 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 17 years old, this Sym Jet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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WA09 BFU is a 2009 Sym Jet, first registered on 17 June 2009.

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