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VO03 KVB

2003 Sym Shark

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

12,144 mi
Last recorded12,144 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2007
Typical for 2003 Sym Shark15,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 KVB
MakeSym
ModelShark
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2007 12,144 miles

Front Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Rear Registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 10,018 miles

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

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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VO03 KVB is a 2003 Sym Shark in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VO03 KVB, 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 VO03 KVB registered?

VO03 KVB is a 2003 Sym Shark, first registered on 29 August 2003.

Is VO03 KVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO03 KVB shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VO03 KVB have outstanding finance?

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