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X251 AKY

2000 Sym Shark

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,913 mi
Last recorded54,913 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2009
Typical for 2000 Sym Shark19,090 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX251 AKY
MakeSym
ModelShark
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2009 54,913 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 55,870 miles

Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Rear Tyre has a lump caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

under chassis rusty

Pass 16 Aug 2008 46,862 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 46,855 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 41,200 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 36,109 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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X251 AKY is a 2000 Sym Shark in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Sym Shark models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 19,090 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 X251 AKY, 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 26 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 X251 AKY?

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What year was X251 AKY registered?

X251 AKY is a 2000 Sym Shark, first registered on 7 September 2000.

Is X251 AKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for X251 AKY shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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