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Y838 BEL

2001 Sym Shark

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

34,046 mi
Last recorded34,046 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Sym Shark16,199 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY838 BEL
MakeSym
ModelShark
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2015 34,046 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 32,771 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 31,635 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 30,058 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 30,058 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2010 28,925 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 25,607 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 18,204 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 15,799 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 15,757 miles

Lower Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2005 11,046 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2005 11,046 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

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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Y838 BEL is a 2001 Sym Shark in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 Y838 BEL, 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 Y838 BEL?

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What year was Y838 BEL registered?

Y838 BEL is a 2001 Sym Shark, first registered on 18 April 2001.

Is Y838 BEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y838 BEL shows 12 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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