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W931 FOW

2000 Sym Shark

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

35,456 mi
Last recorded35,456 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2021
Typical for 2000 Sym Shark19,090 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW931 FOW
MakeSym
ModelShark
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2021 35,456 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

battery insecure

stand cracked

Pass 20 Aug 2016 32,720 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

rear brake lever bent

Pass 19 Aug 2015 31,534 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2014 31,429 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 30,810 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 30,378 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 28,472 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 28,472 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front tyre not standard size.

sealent around front tyre rim.

Fail 11 Sep 2010 28,448 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Offside Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

front tyre has been stuck onto rim with some type of sealant which is preventing complete inspection of the tyre.

rear tyre soft advise inflate tyre to correct pressure.

small cracks in sidewalls of front tyre.

Pass 20 Aug 2009 25,896 miles

incorrect size tyre fitted to front wheel.

Fail 20 Aug 2009 25,896 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

incorrect size tyre fitted to front wheel.

Pass 13 Aug 2008 24,869 miles

front tyre size appears alittle smaller than it should be

Fail 12 Aug 2008 24,869 miles

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

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

front tyre size appears alittle smaller than it should be

Pass 12 Jun 2007 21,911 miles

front tyre wearing unevenly,also treads getting low.

Pass 15 Jun 2006 20,009 miles

Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 15 Jun 2006 20,009 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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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W931 FOW is a 2000 Sym Shark in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W931 FOW, 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 W931 FOW registered?

W931 FOW is a 2000 Sym Shark, first registered on 1 July 2000.

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