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AO02 NFD

2002 Sym Shark

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,464 mi
Last recorded45,464 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2023
Typical for 2002 Sym Shark15,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 NFD
MakeSym
ModelShark
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2023 45,464 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Lower Fork yoke slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General frame corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 42,234 miles

Central Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess engine bushes (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened yoke assembly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

oil line has a split in pipe

Pass 20 Jul 2018 39,221 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 37,645 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 37,645 miles

Rear Brake lever is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 37,571 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 37,571 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 36,870 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 36,868 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

noise in gearbox

Pass 23 Mar 2007 35,492 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

drive system noise

Fail 16 Mar 2007 35,472 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

noise and roughness from drive system

Pass 14 Feb 2006 31,244 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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AO02 NFD is a 2002 Sym Shark in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AO02 NFD, 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 AO02 NFD registered?

AO02 NFD is a 2002 Sym Shark, first registered on 9 March 2002.

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