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W268 NRL

2000 Sym Shark

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2016
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

27,727 mi
Last recorded27,727 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2015
Typical for 2000 Sym Shark19,090 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW268 NRL
MakeSym
ModelShark
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2015 27,727 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 13 Aug 2015 27,727 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Pass 15 Jan 2014 23,330 miles

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 15 Jan 2014 23,330 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 17,755 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 17,755 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 16,889 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 30 Jul 2008 16,889 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2006 16,336 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2006 16,336 miles

Front Brake hose stretched by steering movement (3.2.B3b)

Front suspension assembly component missing (2.3.1)

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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W268 NRL is a 2000 Sym Shark in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 W268 NRL, 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 W268 NRL registered?

W268 NRL is a 2000 Sym Shark, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W268 NRL safe to buy?

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