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AY53 EYZ

2003 Sym Shark

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

10,472 mi
Last recorded10,472 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2009
Typical for 2003 Sym Shark15,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 EYZ
MakeSym
ModelShark
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2009 10,472 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 9,239 miles

Offside Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Fail 10 Oct 2008 9,239 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 6,609 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 6,519 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 2,427 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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AY53 EYZ is a 2003 Sym Shark in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AY53 EYZ, 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 AY53 EYZ registered?

AY53 EYZ is a 2003 Sym Shark, first registered on 9 October 2003.

Is AY53 EYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY53 EYZ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AY53 EYZ have outstanding finance?

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