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V765 FBP

1999 Sym Shark

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

60,918 mi
Last recorded60,918 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2006
Typical for 1999 Sym Shark19,731 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV765 FBP
MakeSym
ModelShark
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2006 60,918 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 56,163 miles
Fail 6 May 2006 56,163 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Position lamp switch does not operate the front and rear position lamps (1.1.4c)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 5 May 2006 56,162 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Position lamp switch does not operate the front and rear position lamps (1.1.4c)

unable to check front wheel bearing front brake binding to excess

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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V765 FBP is a 1999 Sym Shark in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V765 FBP, 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 V765 FBP registered?

V765 FBP is a 1999 Sym Shark, first registered on 9 October 1999.

Is V765 FBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for V765 FBP shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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