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W687 RYD

2000 Sym Shark

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

32,632 mi
Last recorded32,632 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2021
Typical for 2000 Sym Shark19,090 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW687 RYD
MakeSym
ModelShark
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2021 32,632 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 32,632 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 31,777 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front tyre slight perishing between treads

Fail 15 Jun 2020 31,777 miles

Front Brake component insecure brake pad pins not fully fitted (1.1.21 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front tyre slight perishing between treads

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 29,944 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front slight perishing between treads

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 29,944 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front slight perishing between treads

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 29,939 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 25,950 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 23,935 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 23,601 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 20,801 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 17,073 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 14,076 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 13 May 2013 14,076 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 10,552 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 7,562 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 4,489 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 3,844 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 3,797 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 3,219 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 3,215 miles

Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Fail 26 Apr 2006 2,813 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 2,813 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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W687 RYD is a 2000 Sym Shark in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 W687 RYD, 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 W687 RYD registered?

W687 RYD is a 2000 Sym Shark, first registered on 27 July 2000.

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The MOT history for W687 RYD shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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