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WJ52 KBX

2002 Sym Shark

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

24,499 mi
Last recorded24,499 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2011
Typical for 2002 Sym Shark15,022 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 KBX
MakeSym
ModelShark
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2011 24,499 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 24,499 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Fail 18 May 2011 24,499 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2010 24,499 miles

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

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

front brake pads look like they might delaminate

Pass 1 Jun 2009 24,499 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2009 24,499 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 23,991 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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WJ52 KBX is a 2002 Sym Shark in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WJ52 KBX, 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.

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What year was WJ52 KBX registered?

WJ52 KBX is a 2002 Sym Shark, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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