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V164 DBL

1999 Sym Shark

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

6,129 mi
Last recorded6,129 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2014
Typical for 1999 Sym Shark19,731 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV164 DBL
MakeSym
ModelShark
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2014 6,129 miles

Front brake hose slightly twisted,

Front brake pads slightly contaminated.

Speedometer cable broken.

Fail 18 Nov 2014 6,120 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

speedo cable broken

Pass 19 Apr 2013 16,129 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Upper Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 9 May 2011 16,129 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 16,129 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 16,129 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 16,129 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2007 14,853 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 14,853 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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V164 DBL is a 1999 Sym Shark in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1999 Sym Shark models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 19,731 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 V164 DBL, 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 27 years old, this Sym Shark is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V164 DBL registered?

V164 DBL is a 1999 Sym Shark, first registered on 4 September 1999.

Is V164 DBL safe to buy?

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