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W501 RTC

2000 Sym Shark

Green Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2013
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

12,073 mi
Last recorded12,073 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2012
Typical for 2000 Sym Shark19,090 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW501 RTC
MakeSym
ModelShark
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2012 12,073 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 24 Mar 2012 12,073 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 12,073 miles

Nearside Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 7 Dec 2011 12,073 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Nearside Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 5,150 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 5,145 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 4,904 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

front and rear tyre pressures are low

Fail 17 Aug 2009 4,904 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

front and rear tyre pressures are low

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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W501 RTC is a 2000 Sym Shark in Green with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 W501 RTC, 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 W501 RTC registered?

W501 RTC is a 2000 Sym Shark, first registered on 6 July 2000.

Is W501 RTC safe to buy?

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