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V610 JAF

1999 Sym Shark

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

47,511 mi
Last recorded47,511 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 1999 Sym Shark19,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV610 JAF
MakeSym
ModelShark
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2018 47,511 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 46,012 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2017 46,011 miles

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

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

Rear brake lever bent

Pass 13 Feb 2016 43,629 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 42,794 miles

o/s front indicator slightly loose

Pass 13 Feb 2014 37,773 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 37,056 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 15 Feb 2012 33,792 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 30,294 miles

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 29,833 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 28,365 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 27,340 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 23,225 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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V610 JAF is a 1999 Sym Shark in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 V610 JAF, 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 V610 JAF registered?

V610 JAF is a 1999 Sym Shark, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V610 JAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V610 JAF shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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