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OU54 KNV

2004 Sym Shark

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

25,168 mi
Last recorded25,168 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2011
Typical for 2004 Sym Shark15,722 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU54 KNV
MakeSym
ModelShark
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Dec 2011 25,168 miles

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

Offside Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 24,014 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 29 Dec 2010 24,010 miles

Offside Indicator switch does not operate the direction indicators on the side selected (1.5.4)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 18,841 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

front tyre uneven wear accros tred

Pass 28 Nov 2008 10,795 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 10,795 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 5,420 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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OU54 KNV is a 2004 Sym Shark in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 OU54 KNV, 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 OU54 KNV registered?

OU54 KNV is a 2004 Sym Shark, first registered on 1 December 2004.

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