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V617 KCA

1999 Sym Husky

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

2,946 mi
Last recorded2,946 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
Typical for 1999 Sym Husky13,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV617 KCA
MakeSym
ModelHusky
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2024 2,946 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2024 2,939 miles

Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned to close together , min is 240mm (4.4.3 (a))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 2,724 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Apr 2023 2,724 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2021 19 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 3 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2016 13,467 miles

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

Gear change linkage and pivot worn

Fail 1 Aug 2016 13,425 miles

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

Rear wheel spindle loose (2.4.A.2b)

Gear change linkage and pivot worn

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 13,305 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 13,305 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 29,045 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 28,283 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2008 28,235 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

advise rear shock absorbers weak!

Pass 4 Jun 2007 28,182 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 16 May 2006 15,002 miles

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

front brake binding slightly

Pass 2 Jun 2005 5,941 miles

How Reliable is the Sym Husky?

Based on 1,955 MOT tests across 362 vehicles.

75.3%
Pass Rate
853
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
362
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 65
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 46
Drive chain excessively loose 46
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 45
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 38
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V617 KCA is a 1999 Sym Husky in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1999 Sym Husky models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 13,885 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 Husky fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V617 KCA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Sym Husky typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 27 years old, this Sym Husky is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V617 KCA registered?

V617 KCA is a 1999 Sym Husky, first registered on 1 October 1999.

Is V617 KCA safe to buy?

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