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Y958 XEO

2001 Sym Shark

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

44,424 mi
Last recorded44,424 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Sym Shark16,199 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY958 XEO
MakeSym
ModelShark
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2016 44,424 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2016 44,402 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Fail 2 Nov 2015 44,379 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Horn control defective not switching off when released (1.7.2a)

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

Centre Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 38,837 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 4 Mar 2013 38,761 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 33,880 miles

front brake hose ends corroding

front fork lower yoke corroding

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 29 Jan 2011 28,877 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2011 28,877 miles

Rear Brake component is fractured (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2009 25,362 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

sliders on rear brake worn

Fail 5 Dec 2009 25,362 miles

Horn control not functioning. (1.7.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS

Nail in rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 18,035 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2007 14,214 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 11,115 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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Y958 XEO is a 2001 Sym Shark in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 Y958 XEO, 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 Y958 XEO registered?

Y958 XEO is a 2001 Sym Shark, first registered on 15 June 2001.

Is Y958 XEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y958 XEO shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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