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V791 FDL

1999 Sym Shark

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2014
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

27,815 mi
Last recorded27,815 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2013
Typical for 1999 Sym Shark19,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV791 FDL
MakeSym
ModelShark
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2013 27,815 miles

Front Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 27,815 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 44,820 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 26 Jan 2009 44,820 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d) DANGEROUS

Horn control defective (1.7.2a) DANGEROUS

Horn is not continous or uniform (1.7.3c) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake lever mounting cracked (3.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e) DANGEROUS

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 28 Oct 2006 41,818 miles

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

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 28 Oct 2006 41,818 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

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

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2005 36,217 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings are tight but not considered excessive (2.4.A.2c)

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

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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V791 FDL is a 1999 Sym Shark in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V791 FDL, 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.

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What year was V791 FDL registered?

V791 FDL is a 1999 Sym Shark, first registered on 6 November 1999.

Is V791 FDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V791 FDL shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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