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WX51 AFN

2001 Sym Shark

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

40,350 mi
Last recorded40,350 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Sym Shark16,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX51 AFN
MakeSym
ModelShark
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 40,350 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 40,350 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 34,522 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 32,612 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2015 32,612 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 28,941 miles

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

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front brake binding slightly

Fail 17 Jul 2014 28,940 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Nearside Lower Rear suspension bush excessively deteriorated (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Brake lever attachment screws loose (3.1.2b) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

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

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front brake binding slightly

Pass 11 Jul 2013 25,123 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 25,123 miles

Rear Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 21,195 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 21,195 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 18,859 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 17,332 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 16,218 miles

Rear Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 16,218 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 14,141 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 14,141 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 12,300 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 10,267 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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WX51 AFN is a 2001 Sym Shark in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 WX51 AFN, 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.

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What year was WX51 AFN registered?

WX51 AFN is a 2001 Sym Shark, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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