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VU52 VXC

2002 Sym Shark

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

16,174 mi
Last recorded16,174 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2009
Typical for 2002 Sym Shark15,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU52 VXC
MakeSym
ModelShark
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2009 16,174 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2008 13,463 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 8,870 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2007 8,867 miles

Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear Lower Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2005 5,116 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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VU52 VXC is a 2002 Sym Shark in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2002 Sym Shark models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 15,022 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 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 VU52 VXC, 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 24 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 VU52 VXC?

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What year was VU52 VXC registered?

VU52 VXC is a 2002 Sym Shark, first registered on 24 September 2002.

Is VU52 VXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU52 VXC 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.

Does VU52 VXC have outstanding finance?

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