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Y261 BSH

2001 Sym Shark

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2022
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

10,429 mi
Last recorded10,429 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2022
Typical for 2001 Sym Shark16,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY261 BSH
MakeSym
ModelShark
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2022 10,429 miles

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort Rear brake (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Brake lever insecure Rear brake lever (1.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged LHS Mirror mount damaged. ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Rear tyre on legal limit, (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 9,405 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 9,405 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2014 5,178 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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Y261 BSH is a 2001 Sym Shark in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Y261 BSH, 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

How do I check the history of Y261 BSH?

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What year was Y261 BSH registered?

Y261 BSH is a 2001 Sym Shark, first registered on 17 April 2001.

Is Y261 BSH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y261 BSH shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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