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V696 MKH

2000 Sym Shark

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

28,424 mi
Last recorded28,424 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2000 Sym Shark19,090 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV696 MKH
MakeSym
ModelShark
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 28,424 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2025 28,424 miles

Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 26,442 miles

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

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced center stand mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 26,305 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 26,305 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 21,917 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 19,578 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 19,439 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 19,196 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 18,807 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 18,491 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 17,729 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 17,729 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 27 May 2015 17,067 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2014 15,507 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 14,161 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 14,053 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 13,752 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 13,541 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 13,226 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 11,891 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 10,328 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 10,328 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2006 8,902 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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V696 MKH is a 2000 Sym Shark in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2000 Sym Shark models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 19,090 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 V696 MKH, 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 26 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 V696 MKH registered?

V696 MKH is a 2000 Sym Shark, first registered on 2 February 2000.

Is V696 MKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for V696 MKH shows 24 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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