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V668 MEV

1999 Sym Shark

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2015
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

25,311 mi
Last recorded25,311 miles
Recorded on8 May 2014
Typical for 1999 Sym Shark19,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Sym
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV668 MEV
MakeSym
ModelShark
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2014 25,311 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 6 May 2014 25,311 miles

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 25,311 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 24,584 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 22,078 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 21,410 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 19,567 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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V668 MEV is a 1999 Sym Shark in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 V668 MEV, 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 V668 MEV?

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What year was V668 MEV registered?

V668 MEV is a 1999 Sym Shark, first registered on 10 September 1999.

Is V668 MEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V668 MEV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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