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NL52 VLX

2002 Sym Shark

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

4,723 mi
Last recorded4,723 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2012
Typical for 2002 Sym Shark15,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL52 VLX
MakeSym
ModelShark
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2012 4,723 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2011 29,410 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 29,410 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 28,366 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2008 28,363 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 27,473 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 22,179 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 22,179 miles

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

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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NL52 VLX is a 2002 Sym Shark in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NL52 VLX, 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

How do I check the history of NL52 VLX?

You can check the full history of NL52 VLX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was NL52 VLX registered?

NL52 VLX is a 2002 Sym Shark, first registered on 3 October 2002.

Is NL52 VLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL52 VLX shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NL52 VLX have outstanding finance?

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