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T227 SMW

1999 Sym Shark

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2021
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

35,027 mi
Last recorded35,027 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2020
Typical for 1999 Sym Shark19,731 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT227 SMW
MakeSym
ModelShark
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2020 35,027 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2014 34,797 miles

Offside Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

transmission rough unable to assess rear wheel bearing when rotated/ tickover very high

Pass 10 Aug 2013 34,450 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 29,545 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2012 29,535 miles

Rear Tyre has a lump caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2011 23,561 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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Pass 20 Feb 2010 18,001 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 17,878 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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T227 SMW is a 1999 Sym Shark in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1999 Sym Shark models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 19,731 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 T227 SMW, 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 27 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 T227 SMW registered?

T227 SMW is a 1999 Sym Shark, first registered on 20 July 1999.

Is T227 SMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for T227 SMW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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