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Y256 UMR

2001 Sym Shark

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2022
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

40,377 mi
Last recorded40,377 miles
Recorded on7 May 2021
Typical for 2001 Sym Shark16,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY256 UMR
MakeSym
ModelShark
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2021 40,377 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at cylinder head. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

head lamp slightly affected by indicators.

Pass 18 Jan 2014 39,621 miles

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

rear brake calliper sliders worn

Pass 13 Jul 2012 36,618 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 36,373 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 36,373 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 35,241 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 35,210 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 35,166 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

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

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 34,255 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 32,114 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 29,441 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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Y256 UMR is a 2001 Sym Shark in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y256 UMR, 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 Y256 UMR registered?

Y256 UMR is a 2001 Sym Shark, first registered on 3 April 2001.

Is Y256 UMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y256 UMR shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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