MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
32,919 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Nearside Front Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)
Nearside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Offside Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
How Reliable is the Sym Shark?
Based on 4,396 MOT tests across 730 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V385 LWT is a 1999 Sym Shark in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1999 Sym Shark models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 19,731 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 V385 LWT, 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 27 years old, this Sym Shark is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was V385 LWT registered?
V385 LWT is a 1999 Sym Shark, first registered on 1 September 1999.
Is V385 LWT safe to buy?
The MOT history for V385 LWT shows 6 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.
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