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VX51 RNO

2001 Sym Shark

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

13,771 mi
Last recorded13,771 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Sym Shark16,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 RNO
MakeSym
ModelShark
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2015 13,771 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Nearside Front suspension assembly component cracked (2.3.1) DANGEROUS

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a) DANGEROUS

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1) DANGEROUS

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1) DANGEROUS

bolt missing from rear of exhaust

Pass 25 Oct 2012 12,904 miles

R/H front brake control bracket mounting has slight play in it

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 11,552 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 7,593 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 2,963 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 2,698 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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VX51 RNO is a 2001 Sym Shark in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2001 Sym Shark models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 16,199 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 VX51 RNO, 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 25 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 VX51 RNO registered?

VX51 RNO is a 2001 Sym Shark, first registered on 6 October 2001.

Is VX51 RNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX51 RNO shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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