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WA54 CPE

2004 Sym Jet

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2024
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

32,504 mi
Last recorded32,504 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 Sym Jet13,522 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA54 CPE
MakeSym
ModelJet
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2023 32,504 miles

All panels cracked and secured by cable ties

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2023 32,504 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All panels cracked and secured by cable ties

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 30,485 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Mar 2022 30,485 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 27,745 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Mar 2021 27,745 miles

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

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 26,107 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 26,107 miles

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

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 24,953 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 24,950 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

Front wheel insecure n/s wheel spacer missing (4.2.3b) DANGEROUS

Front wheel spindle loose (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Throttle operating incorrectly very slow on returning (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 May 2014 21,863 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

Fail 21 Jun 2012 20,886 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 20,886 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 12,471 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 17,028 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 11,966 miles

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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WA54 CPE is a 2004 Sym Jet in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WA54 CPE, 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 WA54 CPE registered?

WA54 CPE is a 2004 Sym Jet, first registered on 14 December 2004.

Is WA54 CPE safe to buy?

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