MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
12,721 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
front brake binding slightly
front tyre perished
Front Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
How Reliable is the Sym Shark?
Based on 4,396 MOT tests across 730 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W897 SOU is a 2000 Sym Shark in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 W897 SOU, 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 W897 SOU?
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What year was W897 SOU registered?
W897 SOU is a 2000 Sym Shark, first registered on 24 July 2000.
Is W897 SOU safe to buy?
The MOT history for W897 SOU shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does W897 SOU have outstanding finance?
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