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V53 JNY

1999 Sym Shark

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

6,266 mi
Last recorded6,266 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 1999 Sym Shark19,731 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Sym
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV53 JNY
MakeSym
ModelShark
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2016 6,266 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 6,118 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 5,848 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 5,318 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 5,318 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 4,763 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 4,213 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 3,511 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 3,509 miles

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear suspension component misaligned (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2005 2,729 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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V53 JNY is a 1999 Sym Shark in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V53 JNY, 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

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What year was V53 JNY registered?

V53 JNY is a 1999 Sym Shark, first registered on 20 December 1999.

Is V53 JNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V53 JNY shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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