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PX04 EXR

2004 Sym Shark

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

20,681 mi
Last recorded20,681 miles
Recorded on29 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Sym Shark15,722 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX04 EXR
MakeSym
ModelShark
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2018 20,681 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyre perishing on side walls (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 May 2018 20,681 miles

Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre valve badly split (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre valve badly split (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre valve badly split (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyre perishing on side walls (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2017 20,402 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 20,402 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 16 Nov 2014 17,034 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 16 Nov 2014 17,034 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 12,560 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 12,560 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Pass 5 Apr 2012 10,669 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 5 Apr 2011 9,194 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 9,194 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 7,961 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 6,715 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 5,386 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 4,315 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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PX04 EXR is a 2004 Sym Shark in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 PX04 EXR, 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 PX04 EXR registered?

PX04 EXR is a 2004 Sym Shark, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is PX04 EXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for PX04 EXR shows 15 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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