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X557 HBC

2000 Sym Shark

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

8,964 mi
Last recorded8,964 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2011
Typical for 2000 Sym Shark19,090 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX557 HBC
MakeSym
ModelShark
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2011 8,964 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 8,964 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2009 6,889 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 6,845 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 6,478 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 8 Dec 2007 5,244 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 2,181 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2006 2,181 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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X557 HBC is a 2000 Sym Shark in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 X557 HBC, 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

How do I check the history of X557 HBC?

You can check the full history of X557 HBC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was X557 HBC registered?

X557 HBC is a 2000 Sym Shark, first registered on 21 December 2000.

Is X557 HBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X557 HBC shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X557 HBC have outstanding finance?

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