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W923 WBK

2000 Sym Shark

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

29,423 mi
Last recorded29,423 miles
Recorded on27 May 2011
Typical for 2000 Sym Shark19,090 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW923 WBK
MakeSym
ModelShark
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2011 29,423 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 29,415 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 25,230 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 24,454 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

bike has extensive damage to nearside

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front handlebar cover damaged

front panel & mudguard damaged

rear tyre very soft,will affect handling.

Pass 29 Mar 2007 21,670 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 18,828 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2005 18,828 miles

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

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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W923 WBK is a 2000 Sym Shark in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W923 WBK, 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 W923 WBK registered?

W923 WBK is a 2000 Sym Shark, first registered on 7 March 2000.

Is W923 WBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for W923 WBK shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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