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KE03 OTZ

2003 Sym Shark

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

19,478 mi
Last recorded19,478 miles
Recorded on2 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Sym Shark15,346 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Sym
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE03 OTZ
MakeSym
ModelShark
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2015 19,478 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 19,474 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 8,804 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 9,805 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2013 9,805 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 6,325 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 6,033 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 5,113 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 4,230 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 3,288 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 2,329 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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KE03 OTZ is a 2003 Sym Shark in Black 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 KE03 OTZ, 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 KE03 OTZ registered?

KE03 OTZ is a 2003 Sym Shark, first registered on 21 March 2003.

Is KE03 OTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KE03 OTZ 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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