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W808 SMW

2000 Sym Shark

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

54,135 mi
Last recorded54,135 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2018
Typical for 2000 Sym Shark19,090 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW808 SMW
MakeSym
ModelShark
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2018 54,135 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 54,134 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2017 45,624 miles

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)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 45,624 miles

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)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 36,568 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 27,441 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 21,479 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 20,379 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012

Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Pass 1 Feb 2012
Pass 14 Feb 2011 12,201 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 9,898 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 6,945 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 2,158 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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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