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RF02 WYO

2002 Sym Shark

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

12,259 mi
Last recorded12,259 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Sym Shark15,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF02 WYO
MakeSym
ModelShark
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2016 12,259 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

front mudguard missing

various panels damaged

Fail 5 Nov 2015 12,256 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

front mudguard missing.

various panels damaged.

Pass 1 Oct 2014 3,593 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 3,593 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

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

Pass 10 May 2013 3,398 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 3,362 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 2,087 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 2,005 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 1,829 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 1,695 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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RF02 WYO is a 2002 Sym Shark in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RF02 WYO, 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 RF02 WYO registered?

RF02 WYO is a 2002 Sym Shark, first registered on 1 May 2002.

Is RF02 WYO safe to buy?

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