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Y656 OPV

2001 Sym Shark

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

21,625 mi
Last recorded21,625 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2011
Typical for 2001 Sym Shark16,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY656 OPV
MakeSym
ModelShark
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2011 21,625 miles

Oil leak

offside rear view mirror missing

rear brake lever slightly damaged

Fail 6 Sep 2011 21,541 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Brake lever slightly damaged (3.2.A1c)

offside mirror missing

Pass 13 Sep 2010 16,986 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 16,542 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 15,258 miles

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 15,258 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 13,914 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 11,671 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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Y656 OPV is a 2001 Sym Shark in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y656 OPV, 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 Y656 OPV registered?

Y656 OPV is a 2001 Sym Shark, first registered on 7 June 2001.

Is Y656 OPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y656 OPV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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