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X947 BAJ

2000 Sym Shark

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

18,972 mi
Last recorded18,972 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 2000 Sym Shark19,090 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX947 BAJ
MakeSym
ModelShark
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2019 18,972 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 18,897 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 18,897 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released control 2 (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2009 18,856 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 13,384 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2008 13,384 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) DANGEROUS

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

noise from drive noisy

Pass 8 Sep 2006 10,608 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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X947 BAJ is a 2000 Sym Shark in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X947 BAJ, 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 X947 BAJ registered?

X947 BAJ is a 2000 Sym Shark, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X947 BAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for X947 BAJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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