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X931 AEL

2000 Sym Shark

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,606 mi
Last recorded47,606 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2020
Typical for 2000 Sym Shark19,090 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX931 AEL
MakeSym
ModelShark
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2020 47,606 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear brake caliper slightly worn in sliders.

Start button sticks on.

Fail 15 Feb 2020 47,606 miles

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear brake caliper slightly worn in sliders.

Start button sticks on.

Pass 29 Jan 2019 42,996 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 42,610 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 42,610 miles

Front Brake lever is damaged and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 41,976 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 40,996 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 16 Apr 2015 40,996 miles

Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 40,283 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 40,188 miles

Front tyre has slight cracking in side wall.

Fail 9 Aug 2012 40,188 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

Front tyre has slight cracking in side wall.

Pass 15 Aug 2011 39,015 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 37,738 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 31,908 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 27,803 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 24,493 miles

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

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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X931 AEL is a 2000 Sym Shark in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X931 AEL, 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

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What year was X931 AEL registered?

X931 AEL is a 2000 Sym Shark, first registered on 6 November 2000.

Is X931 AEL safe to buy?

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