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T235 SMW

1999 Sym Shark

Blue Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

18,413 mi
Last recorded18,413 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2011
Typical for 1999 Sym Shark19,731 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT235 SMW
MakeSym
ModelShark
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2011 18,413 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 17,371 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 16,547 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 16,547 miles

Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Fail 6 Dec 2007 15,944 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 15,944 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2006 15,195 miles

Front wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a)

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 16 Dec 2006 15,195 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 13,856 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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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T235 SMW is a 1999 Sym Shark in Blue with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 T235 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 T235 SMW registered?

T235 SMW is a 1999 Sym Shark, first registered on 3 August 1999.

Is T235 SMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for T235 SMW shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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