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WA51 ZYW

2002 Sym Shark

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

31,474 mi
Last recorded31,474 miles
Recorded on3 May 2011
Typical for 2002 Sym Shark15,022 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA51 ZYW
MakeSym
ModelShark
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2011 31,474 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 31,474 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 3 Aug 2009 31,474 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 30 Jul 2009 31,474 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 28,068 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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WA51 ZYW is a 2002 Sym Shark in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WA51 ZYW, 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

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What year was WA51 ZYW registered?

WA51 ZYW is a 2002 Sym Shark, first registered on 8 February 2002.

Is WA51 ZYW safe to buy?

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