MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
20,130 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
advise some body panels broken but secure
advise top panels secured with tape
general condition of bike is poor
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
advise some body panels broken but secure
advise top panels secured with tape
general condition of bike is poor
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play recommend check (2.4.A.2c)
lighting switch, operation slightly erratic, recommend check
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
minor starting issue during test,, recommend check
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)
Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Front Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a)
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Dipswitch does not extinquish main beam/s, leaving at least 1 dipped beam headlamp (1.2.2b(i))
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
How Reliable is the Sym Shark?
Based on 4,396 MOT tests across 730 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W842 ABV is a 2000 Sym Shark in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 W842 ABV, 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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What year was W842 ABV registered?
W842 ABV is a 2000 Sym Shark, first registered on 3 March 2000.
Is W842 ABV safe to buy?
The MOT history for W842 ABV shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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