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GJ52 EDR

2002 Sym Shark

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Sym Shark15,022 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ52 EDR
MakeSym
ModelShark
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2010

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 4 Jun 2010 15,020 miles

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

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Offside Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

dash board clock glass missing

off side and near side lower body work missing

Pass 7 Feb 2008 7,907 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 7,898 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 6,980 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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GJ52 EDR is a 2002 Sym Shark in Black 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 GJ52 EDR, 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 GJ52 EDR registered?

GJ52 EDR is a 2002 Sym Shark, first registered on 1 November 2002.

Is GJ52 EDR safe to buy?

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