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WJ52 KBY

2002 Sym Shark

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

36,889 mi
Last recorded36,889 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Sym Shark15,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 KBY
MakeSym
ModelShark
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2018 36,889 miles

Front fairing by handle bars damaged

Rear Brake is slightly binding

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1ml (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 29 Jan 2018 36,889 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake is slightly binding

Front fairing by handle bars damaged

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1ml (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2017 33,577 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated rusty (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 28,202 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fork gaiters split

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2015 24,680 miles

speedo covers slightly insecure..

Pass 17 Jan 2014 22,512 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 18,778 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 18,296 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 17,409 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 14,862 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 8,528 miles

Centre Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 9 Oct 2007 8,528 miles

Rear 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))

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Centre Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 6,307 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 4,139 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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WJ52 KBY is a 2002 Sym Shark in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2002 Sym Shark models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 15,022 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 WJ52 KBY, 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 24 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 WJ52 KBY registered?

WJ52 KBY is a 2002 Sym Shark, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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