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FJ53 WNZ

2003 Sym Shark

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

22,645 mi
Last recorded22,645 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2012
Typical for 2003 Sym Shark15,346 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 WNZ
MakeSym
ModelShark
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2012 22,645 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

no stand

number plate poor condition

suspect fuel leak

Fail 15 Feb 2012 22,645 miles

Rear position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

no stand

number plate poor condition

suspect fuel leak

Pass 9 Mar 2011 20,996 miles

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

Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

headlamp dip/main switch sticking

Fail 9 Mar 2011 20,996 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

headlamp dip/main switch sticking

Pass 19 Feb 2010 19,056 miles

Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b)

Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Fail 17 Feb 2010 19,054 miles

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

Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b)

Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 12,125 miles

Number plate not displaying company name/postcode and bsau145d mark

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

Fail 9 Mar 2009 12,111 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

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

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

Number plate not displaying company name/postcode and bsau145d mark

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 8,544 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 6,850 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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FJ53 WNZ is a 2003 Sym Shark in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FJ53 WNZ, 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 FJ53 WNZ registered?

FJ53 WNZ is a 2003 Sym Shark, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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