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SN04 KVA

2004 Sym Shark

Blue Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2013
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

16,344 mi
Last recorded16,344 miles
Recorded on31 May 2012
Typical for 2004 Sym Shark15,722 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN04 KVA
MakeSym
ModelShark
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2012 16,344 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 16,344 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Fail 23 Feb 2012 16,344 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

final drive noise?

Fail 18 Oct 2011 16,344 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 16,318 miles

DRY BEARING NOISE FROM DRIVE TRAIN.ADVISE INSPECT

Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Rear Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Fail 18 Sep 2010 16,318 miles

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

DRY BEARING NOISE FROM DRIVE TRAIN.ADVISE INSPECT

Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Rear Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 15,863 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 11,670 miles

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

Motorcycle structure excessively damaged (6.1.1a)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 11,670 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 11,329 miles

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

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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SN04 KVA is a 2004 Sym Shark in Blue with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SN04 KVA, 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.

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What year was SN04 KVA registered?

SN04 KVA is a 2004 Sym Shark, first registered on 1 June 2004.

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