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WA53 BWO

2003 Sym Shark

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

23,998 mi
Last recorded23,998 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Sym Shark15,346 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 BWO
MakeSym
ModelShark
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2022 23,998 miles

Offside Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 20,823 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 20,411 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 20,339 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 20,339 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 20,258 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 20,034 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 19,547 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 19,396 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 19,304 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 19,304 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2010 17,959 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Offside Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 17,120 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 14,626 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 11,184 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 11,184 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 7,686 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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WA53 BWO is a 2003 Sym Shark in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 WA53 BWO, 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 WA53 BWO registered?

WA53 BWO is a 2003 Sym Shark, first registered on 18 December 2003.

Is WA53 BWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA53 BWO shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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