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V688 RBW

1999 Sym Shark

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

5,675 mi
Last recorded5,675 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2012
Typical for 1999 Sym Shark19,731 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV688 RBW
MakeSym
ModelShark
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2012 5,675 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2010 5,357 miles

Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Pass 7 Aug 2010 5,357 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 5,224 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 4,505 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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V688 RBW is a 1999 Sym Shark in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 V688 RBW, 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 V688 RBW registered?

V688 RBW is a 1999 Sym Shark, first registered on 2 September 1999.

Is V688 RBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V688 RBW shows 5 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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