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W676 YGS

2000 Sym Shark

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

35,607 mi
Last recorded35,607 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2015
Typical for 2000 Sym Shark19,090 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW676 YGS
MakeSym
ModelShark
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2015 35,607 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fork Gattors fited at time of test

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 29,977 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 23,695 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 16,214 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 16,002 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 23,272 miles

Front Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 7 Dec 2010 23,272 miles

Rear Brake drum(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Front Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 6 Dec 2010 12,909 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 9,782 miles

Centre Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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

Fail 8 Dec 2009 9,782 miles

Centre Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Offside Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 7,714 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 7,684 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 5,843 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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W676 YGS is a 2000 Sym Shark in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 W676 YGS, 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 W676 YGS registered?

W676 YGS is a 2000 Sym Shark, first registered on 5 July 2000.

Is W676 YGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for W676 YGS shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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