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AE04 LLP

2004 Sym Shark

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

34,099 mi
Last recorded34,099 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2014
Typical for 2004 Sym Shark15,722 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 LLP
MakeSym
ModelShark
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2014 34,099 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 34,099 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2013 27,832 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 4 Jul 2013 27,801 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 27,698 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 16,871 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2011 20,746 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 15,572 miles

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

Rear calliper slide pins worn.

Pass 12 Aug 2009 55,563 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 55,563 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 29 May 2008 42,064 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 25,178 miles

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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AE04 LLP is a 2004 Sym Shark in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Sym Shark models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 15,722 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 AE04 LLP, 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 22 years old, this Sym Shark is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AE04 LLP registered?

AE04 LLP is a 2004 Sym Shark, first registered on 31 May 2004.

Is AE04 LLP safe to buy?

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