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GJ02 JPU

2002 Sym Shark

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

17,776 mi
Last recorded17,776 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2010
Typical for 2002 Sym Shark15,022 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ02 JPU
MakeSym
ModelShark
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2010 17,776 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 10 Sep 2010 17,776 miles

Brake lever attachment screws missing (3.1.2b)

Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Brake performance not tested (3.3)

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

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

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

Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

Rear wheel insecure (4.2.3b)

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 2,988 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 1,561 miles

Centre Front Upper Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.1)

Pass 12 May 2006 1,561 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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GJ02 JPU is a 2002 Sym Shark in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GJ02 JPU, 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 GJ02 JPU registered?

GJ02 JPU is a 2002 Sym Shark, first registered on 20 May 2002.

Is GJ02 JPU safe to buy?

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