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KX03 NFV

2003 Sym Shark

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

35,838 mi
Last recorded35,838 miles
Recorded on21 May 2010
Typical for 2003 Sym Shark15,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX03 NFV
MakeSym
ModelShark
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2010 35,838 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 35,838 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 15 May 2009 33,835 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2009 33,834 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2008 27,259 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 27,259 miles

Front Handlebar cracked (2.1.1b)

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

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Offside Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2007 20,773 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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KX03 NFV is a 2003 Sym Shark in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KX03 NFV, 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 KX03 NFV registered?

KX03 NFV is a 2003 Sym Shark, first registered on 12 June 2003.

Is KX03 NFV safe to buy?

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