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V816 EFS

1999 Sym Shark

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

37,627 mi
Last recorded37,627 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2011
Typical for 1999 Sym Shark19,731 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV816 EFS
MakeSym
ModelShark
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2011 37,627 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 36,067 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 30,832 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 22,268 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 16,843 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 16,843 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 13,194 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 12,671 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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V816 EFS is a 1999 Sym Shark in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 V816 EFS, 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 V816 EFS registered?

V816 EFS is a 1999 Sym Shark, first registered on 1 November 1999.

Is V816 EFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V816 EFS shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V816 EFS have outstanding finance?

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