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Y167 XFR

2001 Sym Shark

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

21,787 mi
Last recorded21,787 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2007
Typical for 2001 Sym Shark16,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY167 XFR
MakeSym
ModelShark
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2007 21,787 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2007 21,787 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 21 Aug 2007 21,730 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 14 Aug 2007 21,718 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 37,791 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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Y167 XFR is a 2001 Sym Shark in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 Y167 XFR, 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 Y167 XFR registered?

Y167 XFR is a 2001 Sym Shark, first registered on 18 May 2001.

Is Y167 XFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y167 XFR shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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