MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
28,707 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)
Front position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)
Offside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)
Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Front Leg shield insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)
Rear Brake cable outer casing slightly damaged (3.2.A1b)
How Reliable is the Sym Shark?
Based on 4,396 MOT tests across 730 vehicles.
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X985 JOJ is a 2000 Sym Shark in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 X985 JOJ, 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.
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What year was X985 JOJ registered?
X985 JOJ is a 2000 Sym Shark, first registered on 26 September 2000.
Is X985 JOJ safe to buy?
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