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GX51 OHW

2001 Sym Shark

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

21,692 mi
Last recorded21,692 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2010
Typical for 2001 Sym Shark16,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 OHW
MakeSym
ModelShark
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2010 21,692 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 21,692 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 21,692 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 19,807 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 19,733 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2006 16,253 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 14,286 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2005 14,286 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

How Reliable is the Sym Shark?

Based on 4,396 MOT tests across 730 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
1,554
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
730
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 162
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 82
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 62
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 52
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 38
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GX51 OHW is a 2001 Sym Shark in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Sym Shark models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 16,199 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 Shark fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 162 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GX51 OHW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Sym Shark typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Sym Shark is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GX51 OHW registered?

GX51 OHW is a 2001 Sym Shark, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is GX51 OHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX51 OHW shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GX51 OHW have outstanding finance?

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