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W288 UBL

2000 Sym Shark

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

32,939 mi
Last recorded32,939 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Sym Shark19,090 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW288 UBL
MakeSym
ModelShark
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 32,939 miles

Exhaust noisy In very poor condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 17 Apr 2026 32,939 miles

Exhaust noisy In very poor condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 24,982 miles

Front brake has wooden feel

Position lamp damaged but function not impaired Taped over, broken underneath (4.2.1 (b))

Rear brake has wooden feel

Pass 8 Apr 2024 18,017 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 8,330 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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W288 UBL is a 2000 Sym Shark in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 W288 UBL, 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 W288 UBL registered?

W288 UBL is a 2000 Sym Shark, first registered on 21 July 2000.

Is W288 UBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W288 UBL shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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