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V43 FHH

1999 Sym Shark

Green Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2016
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

34,579 mi
Last recorded34,579 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2015
Typical for 1999 Sym Shark19,731 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV43 FHH
MakeSym
ModelShark
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2015 34,579 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 32,099 miles

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 4 Sep 2013 25,712 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2013 25,712 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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V43 FHH is a 1999 Sym Shark in Green with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V43 FHH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V43 FHH?

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What year was V43 FHH registered?

V43 FHH is a 1999 Sym Shark, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V43 FHH safe to buy?

The MOT history for V43 FHH shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V43 FHH have outstanding finance?

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