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Y67 VHR

2001 Sym Shark

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

19,114 mi
Last recorded19,114 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Sym Shark16,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY67 VHR
MakeSym
ModelShark
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2018 19,114 miles

mild corrosion to underside

n/s mirror missing

Fail 17 Feb 2018 19,113 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly engine speeds on lock (6.2.1f)

mild corrosion to underside

n/s mirror missing

Pass 3 Jul 2015 18,696 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Fail 29 Jun 2015 18,675 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 17,905 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2014 17,905 miles

Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 16,763 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 16,739 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 9 May 2012 15,606 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 4 May 2012 15,594 miles

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 14,113 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 11,694 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 10,444 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 10,444 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 9,143 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 8,296 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 8,272 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 20 Oct 2005 7,211 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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Y67 VHR is a 2001 Sym Shark in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 Y67 VHR, 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.

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What year was Y67 VHR registered?

Y67 VHR is a 2001 Sym Shark, first registered on 1 June 2001.

Is Y67 VHR safe to buy?

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