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EU03 BTZ

2003 Sym Shark

Silver Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

48,473 mi
Last recorded48,473 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Sym Shark15,346 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU03 BTZ
MakeSym
ModelShark
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2017 48,473 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 41,503 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 41,485 miles

Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 33,641 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2014 25,218 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 15 Mar 2014 252,000 miles

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 16,891 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 26 Mar 2012 15,273 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 9,991 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 9,865 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 8,060 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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EU03 BTZ is a 2003 Sym Shark in Silver with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EU03 BTZ, 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.

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What year was EU03 BTZ registered?

EU03 BTZ is a 2003 Sym Shark, first registered on 11 March 2003.

Is EU03 BTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU03 BTZ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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