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WA04 DWF

2004 Sym Shark

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

50,931 mi
Last recorded50,931 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Sym Shark15,722 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA04 DWF
MakeSym
ModelShark
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 50,931 miles

small flat in rear wheel rim.

Fail 13 Apr 2017 50,931 miles

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))

Rear Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 20 May 2016 46,421 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 46,409 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2016 46,320 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 42,094 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2014 37,591 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 37,591 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 31,879 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 11 Jun 2013 31,879 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 22,440 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 18 Jun 2012 22,440 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 22,062 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2011 22,062 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 21,861 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 20,268 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 18,931 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 16,914 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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WA04 DWF is a 2004 Sym Shark in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 WA04 DWF, 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 WA04 DWF registered?

WA04 DWF is a 2004 Sym Shark, first registered on 4 May 2004.

Is WA04 DWF safe to buy?

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