MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
56,676 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
front tyre has small split between tread
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Tyre has a lump caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
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.
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Y738 XEW is a 2001 Sym Shark in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 Y738 XEW, 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.
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What year was Y738 XEW registered?
Y738 XEW is a 2001 Sym Shark, first registered on 18 April 2001.
Is Y738 XEW safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y738 XEW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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