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FM02 JZG

2002 Sym Shark

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

59,381 mi
Last recorded59,381 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2013
Typical for 2002 Sym Shark15,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM02 JZG
MakeSym
ModelShark
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2013 59,381 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 59,381 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 56,581 miles

Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 24 May 2011 52,128 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 12 May 2011 52,115 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 7 May 2010 47,922 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 43,906 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 39,206 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 33,943 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 33,943 miles

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

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

front brake hose fitting corroded

front tyre sidewall starting to perish

Pass 25 Jul 2006 31,833 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

rear brake fluid low

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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FM02 JZG is a 2002 Sym Shark in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FM02 JZG, 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.

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What year was FM02 JZG registered?

FM02 JZG is a 2002 Sym Shark, first registered on 1 August 2002.

Is FM02 JZG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM02 JZG shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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