CarVerify

Free Car Check

V873 DHR

1999 Sym Shark

Blue Petrol 124cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2013
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

52,075 mi
Last recorded52,075 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2012
Typical for 1999 Sym Shark19,731 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Sym
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationV873 DHR
MakeSym
ModelShark
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2012 52,075 miles

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 18 Sep 2012 52,075 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 48,626 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Fail 20 Sep 2011 48,626 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 44,663 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 16 Sep 2010 44,663 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 41,331 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 2 Oct 2009 41,331 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 38,014 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Fail 26 Sep 2008 38,014 miles

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

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Fail 26 Sep 2007 33,373 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 33,373 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 28,714 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2006 28,714 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 24 Sep 2005 25,065 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 24 Sep 2005 25,065 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
Full Sym Shark reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

V873 DHR is a 1999 Sym Shark in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 V873 DHR, 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

How do I check the history of V873 DHR?

You can check the full history of V873 DHR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was V873 DHR registered?

V873 DHR is a 1999 Sym Shark, first registered on 4 October 1999.

Is V873 DHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V873 DHR shows 16 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V873 DHR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on V873 DHR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.