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X857 VDN

2000 Sym Shark

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2011
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

20,804 mi
Last recorded20,804 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2010
Typical for 2000 Sym Shark19,090 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Sym
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX857 VDN
MakeSym
ModelShark
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2010 20,804 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 18,026 miles

front side lights blue

main stand hanging down to floor, could snag against something

Fail 13 Mar 2008 18,026 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

front side lights blue

main stand hanging down to floor, could snag against something

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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X857 VDN is a 2000 Sym Shark in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X857 VDN, 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 X857 VDN?

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What year was X857 VDN registered?

X857 VDN is a 2000 Sym Shark, first registered on 28 September 2000.

Is X857 VDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for X857 VDN shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X857 VDN have outstanding finance?

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