MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
33,633 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)
Rear Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Floor brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.C1a)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front tyre has puncture wound - not exposing ply
Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
How Reliable is the Sym Shark?
Based on 4,396 MOT tests across 730 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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WA53 BWW is a 2003 Sym Shark in Silver with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 BWW, 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 BWW registered?
WA53 BWW is a 2003 Sym Shark, first registered on 17 September 2003.
Is WA53 BWW safe to buy?
The MOT history for WA53 BWW shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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