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T848 JKP

1999 Sym Shark

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

19,634 mi
Last recorded19,634 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Sym Shark19,731 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT848 JKP
MakeSym
ModelShark
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 19,634 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 19,588 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 19,473 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 19,411 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 19,411 miles

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 19,112 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 18,964 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 18,856 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 18,817 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 18,817 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 18,793 miles

Noisy rear wheel bearing

Pass 14 Mar 2016 18,645 miles

Front fender slightly loose

Front mask loose

Noisy clutch bearings

Pass 10 Mar 2015 18,484 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2015 18,484 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 18,274 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 17,633 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 17,562 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 17,362 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 17,268 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 16,167 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 16,167 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2008 14,426 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 14,371 miles

Front Front mudguard can easily contact any fixed point of the motor bicycle. (2.3.7)

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b) DANGEROUS

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2007 6,250 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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T848 JKP is a 1999 Sym Shark in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 T848 JKP, 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 T848 JKP registered?

T848 JKP is a 1999 Sym Shark, first registered on 21 August 1999.

Is T848 JKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for T848 JKP shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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