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YR52 WJM

2002 Sym Shark

Green Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

40,461 mi
Last recorded40,461 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Sym Shark15,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR52 WJM
MakeSym
ModelShark
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 40,461 miles

Front and Rear brake hoses insecure require mounting bolt to brackets

Front front fairing insecure, requires extra fixings

Starter motor insecure and nearly fouling rear tyre.

Fail 26 Jun 2019 40,446 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working fails to operate on rear brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front and Rear brake hoses insecure require mounting bolt to brackets

Front front fairing insecure, requires extra fixings

Starter motor insecure and nearly fouling rear tyre.

Pass 8 Feb 2017 39,549 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 39,549 miles

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 38,491 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2015 38,491 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 33,365 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2014 33,241 miles

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

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

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

fear disc pads not seen

Pass 14 Sep 2013 26,104 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

rear tyre pressure low

Pass 10 Apr 2012 25,670 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2012 25,670 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front tyre flat

Fail 1 Apr 2011 25,173 miles

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front tyre pressure low

rear tyre pressure low

Pass 1 Apr 2011 25,173 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front tyre pressure low

rear tyre pressure low

Pass 3 Jun 2009 25,001 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 22 May 2009 25,001 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.2.B2b)

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.2.B2b)

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

Nail in rear tyre

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.2c)

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

Rear brake has slight bind but not enough to warrant a fail

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

rear tyre deflated

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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YR52 WJM is a 2002 Sym Shark in Green with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 YR52 WJM, 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 YR52 WJM registered?

YR52 WJM is a 2002 Sym Shark, first registered on 1 January 2002.

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