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Y536 FFJ

2001 Sym Shark

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

47,999 mi
Last recorded47,999 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Sym Shark16,199 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY536 FFJ
MakeSym
ModelShark
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2014 47,999 miles

Rear tyre valve cracking

Pass 19 Mar 2013 41,388 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2013 41,277 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front Tyre has a lump caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2012 35,346 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 29,639 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 27,375 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 27,375 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2009 21,448 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 17,194 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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Y536 FFJ is a 2001 Sym Shark in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 Y536 FFJ, 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 Y536 FFJ?

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What year was Y536 FFJ registered?

Y536 FFJ is a 2001 Sym Shark, first registered on 1 April 2001.

Is Y536 FFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y536 FFJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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