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Y448 RCR

2001 Sym Shark

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

24,938 mi
Last recorded24,938 miles
Recorded on17 May 2010
Typical for 2001 Sym Shark16,199 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY448 RCR
MakeSym
ModelShark
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2010 24,938 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 24,916 miles

Rear Brake cable badly frayed (3.2.A1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 24,518 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 14,352 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 6,991 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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Y448 RCR is a 2001 Sym Shark in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y448 RCR, 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 Y448 RCR?

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What year was Y448 RCR registered?

Y448 RCR is a 2001 Sym Shark, first registered on 1 April 2001.

Is Y448 RCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y448 RCR shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y448 RCR have outstanding finance?

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