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WJ02 VJX

2002 Sym Shark

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

14,578 mi
Last recorded14,578 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2013
Typical for 2002 Sym Shark15,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ02 VJX
MakeSym
ModelShark
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2013 14,578 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 14,578 miles

Rear wheel insecure (4.2.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2012 10,590 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 10,590 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2010 7,045 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 4,615 miles

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 4,615 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 1,256 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 1,193 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 1,056 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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WJ02 VJX is a 2002 Sym Shark in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WJ02 VJX, 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 WJ02 VJX registered?

WJ02 VJX is a 2002 Sym Shark, first registered on 2 April 2002.

Is WJ02 VJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ02 VJX shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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