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Y137 LRB

2001 Sym Shark

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

41,189 mi
Last recorded41,189 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Sym Shark16,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY137 LRB
MakeSym
ModelShark
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2015 41,189 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 37,360 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2014 37,359 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.3.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 33,780 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 29,890 miles

front tyre worn close to limit

Pass 28 Feb 2011 25,475 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 21,177 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 17,051 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 13,543 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 10,316 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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Y137 LRB is a 2001 Sym Shark in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 Y137 LRB, 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 Y137 LRB registered?

Y137 LRB is a 2001 Sym Shark, first registered on 11 July 2001.

Is Y137 LRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y137 LRB shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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