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T258 APO

1999 Sym Shark

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

37,203 mi
Last recorded37,203 miles
Recorded on22 May 2013
Typical for 1999 Sym Shark19,731 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT258 APO
MakeSym
ModelShark
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2013 37,203 miles

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

n/s bar end weight missing.

transmision noisey.

uneven wear on front tyre,

Pass 23 Mar 2012 28,433 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

final drive noisey

Pass 23 Mar 2011 21,987 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2011 21,835 miles

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

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

l/h bar end wieght missing.

Pass 26 Mar 2010 10,518 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 10,443 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 10,443 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 10,419 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 10,260 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 10,024 miles

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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T258 APO is a 1999 Sym Shark in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1999 Sym Shark models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 19,731 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 T258 APO, 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 27 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 T258 APO registered?

T258 APO is a 1999 Sym Shark, first registered on 28 June 1999.

Is T258 APO safe to buy?

The MOT history for T258 APO shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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