Sym Shark (2000)
2000 Sym Shark
CarHunch analysed 337 real MOT records for the 2000 Sym Shark. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2000 SYM Shark has a first-time pass rate of just 53.1%, well below the UK average of 80%, which signals these are relatively unreliable machines by modern standards. Dangerous defects are uncommon at 7.1%, so safety isn't the primary concern—it's the sheer frequency of repairs.
These bikes typically show just under 20,000 miles, which is reasonable for their age, yet they average 0.68 failures and 1.6 advisories per test, indicating consistent wear and maintenance demands. If you're considering one, factor in regular servicing costs and expect to tackle at least one fault per MOT cycle—this isn't a set-and-forget bike.
What to check before buying a 2000 Sym Shark
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 2000 Sym Shark vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2000 Sym Shark vehicles fall between 10,111 and 24,646 miles.
2000 Sym Shark — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 11 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2023 (23% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2023.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2000 Sym Shark
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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26%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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24.7%
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort
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24.2%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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19.5%
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm
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17.7%
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey
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14.7%
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm
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13.9%
Exhaust slightly deteriorated
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11.7%
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2000. Counts include advisories and failures.
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