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AY03 DYV

2003 Sym Shark

Multi-colour Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2010
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

15,816 mi
Last recorded15,816 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2009
Typical for 2003 Sym Shark15,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 DYV
MakeSym
ModelShark
Year2003
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2009 15,816 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2009 15,816 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

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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AY03 DYV is a 2003 Sym Shark in Multi-colour with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2003 Sym Shark models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 15,346 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 AY03 DYV, 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 23 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 AY03 DYV registered?

AY03 DYV is a 2003 Sym Shark, first registered on 7 April 2003.

Is AY03 DYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY03 DYV shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AY03 DYV have outstanding finance?

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