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WK02 XLG

2002 Sym Shark

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2019
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,504 mi
Last recorded36,504 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Sym Shark15,022 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK02 XLG
MakeSym
ModelShark
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2018 36,504 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 May 2015 34,947 miles

front tyre valve slightly deteriorated

Fail 11 May 2015 34,947 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

front tyre valve slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Aug 2008 34,939 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 29,940 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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WK02 XLG is a 2002 Sym Shark in Black with a 125cc 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 WK02 XLG, 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 WK02 XLG registered?

WK02 XLG is a 2002 Sym Shark, first registered on 28 June 2002.

Is WK02 XLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for WK02 XLG 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 WK02 XLG have outstanding finance?

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