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WK02 VDX

2002 Sym Shark

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

17,555 mi
Last recorded17,555 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2013
Typical for 2002 Sym Shark15,022 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK02 VDX
MakeSym
ModelShark
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2013 17,555 miles

top pannel loose

Pass 6 Nov 2012 15,255 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 5 Nov 2012 15,255 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 11,621 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 2 Nov 2011 11,621 miles

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

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 11,581 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 10,427 miles

Front Upper Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Pass 6 Oct 2005 7,896 miles

advise rear tyre has repair plug

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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WK02 VDX is a 2002 Sym Shark in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 WK02 VDX, 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 WK02 VDX registered?

WK02 VDX is a 2002 Sym Shark, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is WK02 VDX safe to buy?

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