SYM SHARK 50
Real ownership data from 204 UK SHARK 50 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common SHARK 50 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | dangerous | 16.5% |
| Lights and indicators | major | 12.6% |
| Tyres | major | 11.8% |
| Other | fail | 7.9% |
| Exhaust and emissions | major | 7.1% |
| Suspension | fail | 3.9% |
| Wheels | fail | 2.4% |
| Controls and cables | fail | 2.4% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is tyres.
SHARK 50 mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| Year | Examples | Median mileage | Miles/year | First-time pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 11 | 10,801 mi | 2,489 | 75% |
| 2003 | 20 | 9,084 mi | 2,560 | 76% |
| 2002 | 39 | 9,983 mi | 2,280 | 80% |
| 2001 | 61 | 11,748 mi | 2,144 | 77.78% |
| 2000 | 72 | 13,434 mi | 2,149 | 69.35% |
SHARK 50 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the SYM SHARK 50?
Across 204 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are brakes (16.5% of all recorded faults), lights and indicators (12.6% of all recorded faults), tyres (11.8% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a SYM SHARK 50?
The median SYM SHARK 50 in the UK has covered 11,408 miles, and typically rides about 2,268 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 7,182 and 17,213 miles.
Is the SYM SHARK 50 reliable?
74.53% of SYM SHARK 50 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.66 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 204 SYM SHARK 50 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.