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W601 PCV

2000 Sym Shark

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

34,255 mi
Last recorded34,255 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Sym Shark19,090 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW601 PCV
MakeSym
ModelShark
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 34,255 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2026 34,255 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Rear brake adjusted to remove lack of reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 30,068 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 27,779 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 27,374 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 26,716 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 24,446 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 23,309 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 22,701 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 21,929 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

slight knock on rear suspension

some movement in rear suspension pivot

travel on both brake levers

Pass 19 May 2016 21,822 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 21,693 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 21,605 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 21,463 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 21,325 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 20,489 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 20,489 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 19,532 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 18,673 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 17,991 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 17,481 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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W601 PCV is a 2000 Sym Shark in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 W601 PCV, 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 W601 PCV registered?

W601 PCV is a 2000 Sym Shark, first registered on 20 July 2000.

Is W601 PCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W601 PCV shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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