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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Sym Shark. Check any Shark by registration number below.

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85.3%

Avg Pass Rate

-0.1%

vs Sym Avg

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Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Sym Shark — MOT Reliability Overview

The Sym Shark has an average MOT pass rate of 85.3%, which is 0.1 percentage points below the Sym brand average of 85.4%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Shark is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Sym Shark, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Sym Shark performs at MOT across different model years.

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Based on 34 vehicles

85.3%Excellent
Sym average: 85.4%
Mileage at 5yr

18k mi

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80.0% pass rate

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85.7% pass rate

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86.7% pass rate

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81.9% pass rate

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See detailed fault analysis for Sym Shark

Sym Shark — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Sym Shark MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Sym Shark?
The average MOT pass rate for the Sym Shark is 85.3% compared to the Sym average of 85.4%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Sym Shark?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Sym Shark reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 85.3%, the Sym Shark is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Sym Shark?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Sym Shark?
Typical mileage for the Sym Shark: 17,906 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Shark to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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