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W978 XPP

2000 Sym Shark

Blue Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

37,530 mi
Last recorded37,530 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2010
Typical for 2000 Sym Shark19,090 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW978 XPP
MakeSym
ModelShark
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2010 37,530 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 37,015 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 35,459 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 32,110 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 32,110 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2006 28,239 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2005 22,858 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(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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W978 XPP is a 2000 Sym Shark in Blue with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W978 XPP, 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 W978 XPP registered?

W978 XPP is a 2000 Sym Shark, first registered on 1 August 2000.

Is W978 XPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W978 XPP shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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