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GX04 UTY

2004 Sym Shark

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2016
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

20,459 mi
Last recorded20,459 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2015
Typical for 2004 Sym Shark15,722 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Sym
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX04 UTY
MakeSym
ModelShark
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2015 20,459 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2015 20,459 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 15,391 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 8,297 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

front fender cracked

Pass 14 Mar 2013 8,297 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front fender cracked

Pass 29 Jun 2011 6,458 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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GX04 UTY is a 2004 Sym Shark in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 GX04 UTY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GX04 UTY registered?

GX04 UTY is a 2004 Sym Shark, first registered on 11 August 2004.

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The MOT history for GX04 UTY 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.

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