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Y432 AEX

2001 Sym Shark

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

36,095 mi
Last recorded36,095 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2011
Typical for 2001 Sym Shark16,199 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY432 AEX
MakeSym
ModelShark
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2011 36,095 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 13 Jul 2011 36,095 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 20 Jul 2009 34,498 miles

Fuel cap does not fasten securely by a positive means (7.2.2b)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 34,498 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 32,833 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2007 32,451 miles

Nearside Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

throttle cable slack

Pass 17 Aug 2006 30,745 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2006 30,745 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2005 26,919 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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Y432 AEX is a 2001 Sym Shark in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y432 AEX, 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 Y432 AEX registered?

Y432 AEX is a 2001 Sym Shark, first registered on 3 March 2001.

Is Y432 AEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y432 AEX shows 9 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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