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Y98 DTV

2001 Sym Shark

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

14,924 mi
Last recorded14,924 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Sym Shark16,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY98 DTV
MakeSym
ModelShark
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2017 14,924 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 13,539 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 13,513 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 16 May 2014 12,517 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 9,721 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 9,721 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

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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Y98 DTV is a 2001 Sym Shark in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y98 DTV, 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

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What year was Y98 DTV registered?

Y98 DTV is a 2001 Sym Shark, first registered on 2 March 2001.

Is Y98 DTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y98 DTV shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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