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Y824 YBK

2001 Sym Shark

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

23,412 mi
Last recorded23,412 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2011
Typical for 2001 Sym Shark16,199 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY824 YBK
MakeSym
ModelShark
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2011 23,412 miles

Front Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1a)

Offside Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Outer Rear Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Fail 3 May 2011 23,372 miles

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

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Rear Brake lever pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 21,885 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 21,885 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 16,324 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 12,248 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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Y824 YBK is a 2001 Sym Shark in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 Y824 YBK, 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 Y824 YBK registered?

Y824 YBK is a 2001 Sym Shark, first registered on 11 July 2001.

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