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X618 OAG

2000 Sym Shark

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2012
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

18,051 mi
Last recorded18,051 miles
Recorded on25 May 2011
Typical for 2000 Sym Shark19,090 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX618 OAG
MakeSym
ModelShark
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2011 18,051 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 18,015 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 28 May 2010 12,955 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2010 12,950 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Front Brake back plate(s) insecure (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

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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X618 OAG is a 2000 Sym Shark in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 X618 OAG, 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 X618 OAG?

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What year was X618 OAG registered?

X618 OAG is a 2000 Sym Shark, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X618 OAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for X618 OAG shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X618 OAG have outstanding finance?

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