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W231 AAV

2000 Sym Shark

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

32,221 mi
Last recorded32,221 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2008
Typical for 2000 Sym Shark19,090 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW231 AAV
MakeSym
ModelShark
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2008 32,221 miles

Rear tyre starting to go out of shape

Pass 17 Jul 2007 22,997 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 21,346 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 21,346 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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W231 AAV is a 2000 Sym Shark in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 W231 AAV, 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 W231 AAV?

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What year was W231 AAV registered?

W231 AAV is a 2000 Sym Shark, first registered on 1 August 2000.

Is W231 AAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W231 AAV shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W231 AAV have outstanding finance?

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