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YD52 YJH

2002 Sym Shark

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

28,050 mi
Last recorded28,050 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2014
Typical for 2002 Sym Shark15,022 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD52 YJH
MakeSym
ModelShark
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2014 28,050 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 28,050 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 26,580 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 26,580 miles

Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 25 May 2012 25,640 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 24 May 2011 24,302 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 22,924 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 20,830 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 17,914 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 9,591 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 9,581 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

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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YD52 YJH is a 2002 Sym Shark in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YD52 YJH, 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 YD52 YJH registered?

YD52 YJH is a 2002 Sym Shark, first registered on 9 October 2002.

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