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YG52 HFR

2002 Sym Shark

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

15,417 mi
Last recorded15,417 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2010
Typical for 2002 Sym Shark15,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG52 HFR
MakeSym
ModelShark
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Aug 2010 15,417 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 15,417 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 14,506 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 14,506 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 12,882 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 12,882 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 8,697 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 8,697 miles

Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)

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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YG52 HFR is a 2002 Sym Shark in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2002 Sym Shark models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 15,022 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 YG52 HFR, 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 24 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 YG52 HFR registered?

YG52 HFR is a 2002 Sym Shark, first registered on 15 November 2002.

Is YG52 HFR safe to buy?

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