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HF53 GNJ

2003 Sym Shark

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

15,932 mi
Last recorded15,932 miles
Recorded on16 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Sym Shark15,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF53 GNJ
MakeSym
ModelShark
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2015 15,932 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 14,224 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 14,219 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear tyre has some perishing...ENGINE MOUNT RUBBER= SOME PERISHING....

Fail 16 May 2008 14,219 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

rear tyre has some perishing...ENGINE MOUNT RUBBER= SOME PERISHING....

Pass 9 May 2007 11,664 miles

Rear tyre beginning to perish.

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 8 May 2006 7,991 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Pass 8 May 2006 7,991 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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HF53 GNJ is a 2003 Sym Shark in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HF53 GNJ, 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 HF53 GNJ registered?

HF53 GNJ is a 2003 Sym Shark, first registered on 14 November 2003.

Is HF53 GNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF53 GNJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HF53 GNJ have outstanding finance?

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