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X42 BAM

2000 Sym Shark

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

29,428 mi
Last recorded29,428 miles
Recorded on2 May 2015
Typical for 2000 Sym Shark19,090 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX42 BAM
MakeSym
ModelShark
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2015 29,428 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 27,129 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 24,462 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 22,675 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 22,675 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 20,138 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 17,853 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 14,903 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 12,407 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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X42 BAM is a 2000 Sym Shark in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X42 BAM, 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 X42 BAM registered?

X42 BAM is a 2000 Sym Shark, first registered on 7 September 2000.

Is X42 BAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for X42 BAM shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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