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V389 KKN

2000 Sym Shark

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,155 mi
Last recorded48,155 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 Sym Shark19,090 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV389 KKN
MakeSym
ModelShark
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2016 48,155 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 48,155 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 43,025 miles

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 35,916 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 35,916 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 33,336 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2011 33,336 miles

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2010 30,958 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2009 28,281 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 25,583 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 23,104 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 18,843 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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V389 KKN is a 2000 Sym Shark in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2000 Sym Shark models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 19,090 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 V389 KKN, 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 26 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 V389 KKN registered?

V389 KKN is a 2000 Sym Shark, first registered on 1 January 2000.

Is V389 KKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V389 KKN shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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