MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
54,135 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Just legal. (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Throttle operating incorrectly right lock throttle sticks. (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Just legal. (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)
How Reliable is the Sym Shark?
Based on 4,396 MOT tests across 730 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W808 SMW is a 2000 Sym Shark in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 W808 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 26 years old, this Sym Shark is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of W808 SMW?
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What year was W808 SMW registered?
W808 SMW is a 2000 Sym Shark, first registered on 15 August 2000.
Is W808 SMW safe to buy?
The MOT history for W808 SMW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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