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W842 ABV

2000 Sym Shark

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

20,130 mi
Last recorded20,130 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2020
Typical for 2000 Sym Shark19,090 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW842 ABV
MakeSym
ModelShark
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2020 20,130 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

advise some body panels broken but secure

advise top panels secured with tape

general condition of bike is poor

Fail 10 Jul 2020 20,130 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

advise some body panels broken but secure

advise top panels secured with tape

general condition of bike is poor

Pass 16 May 2019 20,130 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 20,065 miles

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

lighting switch, operation slightly erratic, recommend check

Pass 16 Mar 2017 20,066 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 20,066 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 19,977 miles

minor starting issue during test,, recommend check

Pass 1 Mar 2014 16,677 miles

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

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 37,180 miles

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 19 Apr 2010 37,180 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 35,888 miles

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 34,874 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 34,874 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2007 33,530 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2007 33,530 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 29,900 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 29,900 miles

Dipswitch does not extinquish main beam/s, leaving at least 1 dipped beam headlamp (1.2.2b(i))

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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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W842 ABV is a 2000 Sym Shark in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 W842 ABV, 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 W842 ABV registered?

W842 ABV is a 2000 Sym Shark, first registered on 3 March 2000.

Is W842 ABV safe to buy?

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