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Y618 ARL

2001 Sym Shark

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

21,227 mi
Last recorded21,227 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2009
Typical for 2001 Sym Shark16,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY618 ARL
MakeSym
ModelShark
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2009 21,227 miles

rear light not working

Fail 27 Aug 2009 20,473 miles

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 16,503 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 11,705 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 9,312 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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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Y618 ARL is a 2001 Sym Shark in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2001 Sym Shark models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 16,199 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 Y618 ARL, 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 25 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 Y618 ARL?

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What year was Y618 ARL registered?

Y618 ARL is a 2001 Sym Shark, first registered on 6 June 2001.

Is Y618 ARL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y618 ARL 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 Y618 ARL have outstanding finance?

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