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RN02 GZY

2002 Sym Shark

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

35,801 mi
Last recorded35,801 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Sym Shark15,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN02 GZY
MakeSym
ModelShark
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Feb 2017 35,801 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit borderline (3.2.A1f(i))

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Brake component damaged but not seriously reduced in strength lever bracket borderline pivot bolt tight but not fully in (3.2.A1)

Rear brake adjusted up almost fully?

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear tyre has no pressure

Pass 15 Jun 2015 35,581 miles

number plate damaged but legible

Pass 23 Jan 2014 31,614 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 30,001 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 26,241 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 24,517 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2007 19,990 miles

Centre Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 19,990 miles

Centre Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 15 Aug 2006 16,682 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 16,682 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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RN02 GZY is a 2002 Sym Shark in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RN02 GZY, 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 RN02 GZY registered?

RN02 GZY is a 2002 Sym Shark, first registered on 2 August 2002.

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